The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 18,100
€ 24,500
€ 18,100
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 1.6 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
58.3
70.3
80.6
55.9
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
101.5
165.3
104.7
166.9
165.3 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
9.74 %
General
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf 1.6
482 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
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
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
