The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 27,500
€ 24,500
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1480
1786
2048
1421
1748
1934
1786 mm
Width
1748 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1480 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4199
2660
4239
4199 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1397 kg
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
32 kg
2.29 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1599 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
320 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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10.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
10.12 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
633 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
633 mi
514 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).
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 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
142 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
533 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
