The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 34,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 34,000
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 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.91 %
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
12.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.8 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
457 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
499 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft