The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 41,200

€ 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 2.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
55.6
69.5
78.1
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
57.7 in
105.9
170.4
103.4
167.8
170.4 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %

General
BMW 116d ED
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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