The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114d (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 39,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 114d is 4.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.8
170.2 in
Length
165.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.8 %
General
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 114d
94 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 114d
173 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
32.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 114d
32.6 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 114d
55 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 114d
751 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 114d
88.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
