The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 ED is 6.6 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
1413
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
1765
1984
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1413 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
2690
4329
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4329 mm
Length
4263 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1885 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 kg
5.93 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1496 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
270 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.24 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED
12.24 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
83 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d ED
83 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
72 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
70 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
89 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L