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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 114i.
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
57.5
70.3
80.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.5 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.8
105.9
170.2
165.8 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.93 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
101 hp
BMW 114i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
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
259 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114i
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 114i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 114i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
