The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 114i (12 - 15)
€ 37,400
€ 24,900
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 11.2 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4 cm taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
1461
1786
2048
1421
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1461 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4212
2690
4324
4212 mm
Length
4324 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
1521 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg
Weight Difference:
151 kg
9.93 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
101 bhp
BMW 114i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
180 NM
BMW 114i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
▶ REPLAY
5.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.56 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.72 kg/bhp
13.56 kg/bhp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 114i
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
439 mi
Range
567 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
567 mi
BMW 114i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 114i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
360 L







1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L



















