The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 25,200
€ 23,400
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.27 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
712 mi
Range
577 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
