The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 23,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
58.7
70.4
81.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
168.7
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.35 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
CD
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
595 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
89 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
