The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,500
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 27,500
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 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 DSG (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (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 DSG (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (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
3080 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.38 %
BMW 116i Automatic (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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 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