The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 23,100
€ 21,700
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
2897 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.19 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
27.86 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
62 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
899 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
899 mi
568 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 TDI BlueMotion
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
961 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
