The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 25,400

€ 41,200

€ 25,400
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 6.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
1413
1765
1984
1465
1799
2027
1765 mm
Width
1799 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1413 mm
Height
1465 mm
2690
4324
2626
4263
4324 mm
Length
4263 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.27 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
306 bhp
VW Golf R
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
400 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf R
64 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
43 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L