The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf GTI Performance
€ 27,900
 BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 is 2.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
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 GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.2 %
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf GTI Performance
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft