The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 27,600
€ 23,700
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.21 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
670 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1243 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
