The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 27,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
58.7
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
167.5
105.9
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.56 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.52 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
818 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
818 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
