The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 26,100
€ 24,300
€ 26,100
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 SCR is 2.8 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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
167.6
105.9
170.4
167.6 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.82 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
59 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
53 mpg
city
35 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
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).
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 SCR
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
