The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (11 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 27,300
BMW 116d (11 - 15) BMW 116d
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘ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 116d is 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
BMW 116d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
F21
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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
297 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
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.88 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116d
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
44 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 116d
751 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 116d
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft