The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 30,500
€ 21,200
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 cm longer, 4.8 cm wider and 5.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
1481
1799
2027
1430
1751
1933
1799 mm
Width
1751 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1481 mm
Height
1430 mm
2626
4268
2660
4227
4268 mm
Length
4227 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
1351 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
71 kg
5.26 %
General
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
350 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
6.23 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf GTI
6.23 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf GTI
44 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
485 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
142.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
148 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
469 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
