The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 23,300
€ 22,400
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
BMW 116i
3067 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CDA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
158 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf 1.8 T
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.8 T
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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19.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.62 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.8 T
19.41 lb/hp
24.62 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.8 T
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
518 mi
Range
568 mi
VW Golf 1.8 T
518 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
125 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.8 T
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.8 T
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
