The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 18,100
€ 42,100
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
2657 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
613 lb
18.75 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
84 hp
306 hp
Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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31.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
31.63 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
