The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 20,900
€ 21,200
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.4 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.4
165.3 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
28.86 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
33 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
482 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
