The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf R
€ 24,200
 BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
167.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
BMW 116d (09 - 12)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
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

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
704 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
92.5 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft