The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 26,000
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 7.4 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 7 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
1491
1799
2027
1421
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1491 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4255
2690
4329
4255 mm
Length
4329 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
1295 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
85 kg
6.16 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CLH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
108 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.78 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
12.45 kg/bhp
12.78 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
74 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 116i
61 mpg
city
38 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
818 mi
Range
547 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
818 mi
547 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
545 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L


















