The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
BMW 116i
VW Golf R
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
170.2 in
Length
167.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.27 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
438 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
147.7 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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