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 4.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
56.5
70.8
81.9
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
105.1
170
101.5
165.8
170 in
Length
165.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.92 %
General
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
F40
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.04 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
52 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
192 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft





















