The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 23,700
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 116i is 1.1 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
166.9 in
Length
165.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.07 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
E81
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft