The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 30,500
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI
€ 23,700
 BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
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 GTI (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
2978 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf GTI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf GTI
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
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CXD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
217 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
13.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.72 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI
37 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf GTI
485 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1034 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