The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 37,400
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 116i is 2.7 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4 cm lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
1421
1748
1934
1461
1786
2048
1748 mm
Width
1786 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1421 mm
Height
1461 mm
2660
4239
2578
4212
4239 mm
Length
4212 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1521 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
201 kg
13.21 %
General
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
266 bhp
VW Golf R
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
350 NM
VW Golf R
Performance
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.72 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11 kg/bhp
5.72 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
motorway
42 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
540 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
439 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
275 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L



















