The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

€ 41,200
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,100
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
194 lb
5.93 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft