The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,900
€ 39,300
€ 30,900
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 116d is 10.7 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
1434
1799
2081
1461
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2081 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1434 mm
Height
1461 mm
2670
4319
2578
4212
4319 mm
Length
4212 mm
2670 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1925 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
91 kg
5.91 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116d
270 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
143 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
12.72 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116d
74 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
63 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
687 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116d
687 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 116d
78.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
275 L






1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L


















