The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 45,300

€ 25,400

€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 6.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1465
1799
2027
1413
1765
1984
1799 mm
Width
1765 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1465 mm
Height
1413 mm
2626
4263
2690
4324
4263 mm
Length
4324 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1390 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg

Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.64 %

General
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 bhp
114 bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
400 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.19 kg/bhp
VW Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
12.19 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
74 mpg
VW Golf R
39 mpg
74 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
475 mi
Range
850 mi
VW Golf R
475 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
136.5 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
136.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
194 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L