The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 28,900
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 28,900
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 4.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116d
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
170.4 in
Length
165.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.54 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic 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

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
828 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft