The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 42,100
€ 32,900
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf R is 2.2 inches shorter and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
57.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.9
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
167.8
105.1
170
167.8 in
Length
170 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.56 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
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
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
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
24 mpg
city
55 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
438 mi
Range
687 mi
VW Golf R
438 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
