The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 21,200
€ 23,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.3 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 19.1 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
1621
1759
1946
1430
1751
1933
1759 mm
Width
1751 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1621 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4204
2660
4227
4204 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
1400 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1705 kg
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.57 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116i
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
175 NM
150 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
13.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.33 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
13.46 kg/bhp
11.33 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
48 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
54 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
579 mi
Range
414 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
570 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
