The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 27,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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
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 116i
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.8 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 116i
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 dual clutch 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
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.87 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
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
444 mi
Range
557 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
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).
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
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 116i
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
