The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 23,100
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.88 %
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
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 BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft