The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 36,900
€ 24,300
€ 36,900
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 GTE is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
58
70.8
79.8
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168.1
104.7
166.9
168.1 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
549 lb
15.57 %
General
VW Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
1657 mi
Range
499 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
928 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
