The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT 4MOTION (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 24,900

€ 25,200

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 6.9 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
4324
4255 mm
Length
4324 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
1432 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg

Weight Difference:
62 kg
4.33 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-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-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CXX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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13.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
13.26 kg/bhp
10.22 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 116i
49 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
712 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
712 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
131 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
498 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L