The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 39,300

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.8
167.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
2681 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
21.1 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
108 hp
266 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
24.82 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
647 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft