The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 24,200
€ 44,100
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
68.8 in
Width
70.8 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.7
166.9
103.4
167.8
166.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.73 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
