The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 22,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
63.8
69.3
76.6
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.3 in
Width
68.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
63.8 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
3122 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.79 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
1KP
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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26.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.02 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
540 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1221 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
