The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
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 DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
AU
Generation
F21
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 ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
40 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
70 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft