The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 27,900
 BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) BMW 116i
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 116i.
VW Golf R
BMW 116i
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
105.9
170.2
165.8 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.95 %
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
1K
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.78 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
22.78 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf R
439 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf R
161.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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