The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07)
€ 21,500
€ 21,600
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.8 T is 4 cm shorter, 3.8 cm wider and 5.9 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
BMW 116i
1376 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
96 kg
6.98 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
250 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
8.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.8 T
8.71 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
42 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
503 mi
Range
439 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
503 mi
439 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
128.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
494 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
