The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 26,100
€ 23,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 cm longer, 5.1 cm wider and 7.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
1492
1799
2027
1421
1748
1934
1799 mm
Width
1748 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1492 mm
Height
1421 mm
2620
4258
2660
4239
4258 mm
Length
4239 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.45 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1599 CC
113 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
250 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
123 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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12.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.29 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
12.17 kg/bhp
11.29 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
71 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
64 mpg
city
34 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
777 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
777 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
82.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
505 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
