The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)

€ 27,100
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 25,200
 BMW 116i (17 - 19) BMW 116i
€ 27,100
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 2.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.8 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (17 - 19)
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 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint BMW 116i (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
167.5 in
Length
170.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.52 %
BMW 116i (17 - 19)

General

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DFG*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
20.17 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
57 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
47 mpg
city
35 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
758 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 2.0 BlueTDI
84.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 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