The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09)
€ 27,700
€ 24,500
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 is an inch shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.02 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
E87
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
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CCZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.08 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
14.84 lb/hp
25.08 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
32 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
468 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf GTI
468 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
138.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 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
