The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,400

€ 42,400

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.78 %

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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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