The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 42,400
€ 31,600
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
57.9
70.8
79.8
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.4
168
105.9
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.67 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
482 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
