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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.7
70.8
79.8
55.6
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.7 in
Height
55.6 in
103.4
167.8
105.9
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
General
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
AU
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
*DNU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf R
297 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
29 mpg
city
53 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
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
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
