The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 23,700
 BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
VW Golf R
BMW 116i
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
70.8 in
Width
68.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
168 in
Length
166.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.38 %
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

General

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
AU
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft