The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 36,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 24,300
 BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 36,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf GTI Performance OPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 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 DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.15 %
BMW 116i 5-door (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
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 GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
37 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
493 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
119.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft