The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)
€ 21,600
![VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_Plus_1KP-09.png)
€ 23,600
![BMW 116i (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/BMW_1er_F21-15.webp)
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT is 4.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
![VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/VW_Golf_Plus_1KP-09.png)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %
![BMW 116i (15 - 17)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/BMW_1er_F21-15.png)
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
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VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
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BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
28.91 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
35 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI BMT
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
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41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft