The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 34,900
€ 25,200
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 OPF is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
58.3
70.8
79.8
55.9
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
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.5 %
General
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
F21
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
242 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
273 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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12.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
12.98 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
35 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
457 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
457 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
100.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
128.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
