The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf R
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 39,300
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 11.7 cm shorter, 2.1 cm wider and 4.8 cm taller than the BMW 116d ED.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1413
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
1765
1984
1786 mm
Width
1765 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1461 mm
Height
1413 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
2690
4329
4212 mm
Length
4329 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1885 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
146 kg
9.47 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
1K
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1496 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d ED
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
350 NM
270 NM
BMW 116d ED

Performance

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

76 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
12.24 kg/bhp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
83 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
83 mpg
BMW 116d ED
25 mpg
city
72 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
950 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
159.2 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
159.2 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L