The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 27,300
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 12 cm shorter, 0.6 cm narrower and 20 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1621
1759
1946
1421
1765
1984
1759 mm
Width
1765 mm
1946 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1621 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4204
2690
4324
4204 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1506 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
2050 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
116 kg
7.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
1KP
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
250 NM
220 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
13.94 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.37 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
13.94 kg/bhp
10.37 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
621 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
544 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
395 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1450 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
