The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
 BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 TDI is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
2956 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.56 %
BMW 116i (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E81
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft