The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 22,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 0.8 cm shorter and 2.6 cm taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
4255 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
1229 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
276 kg
18.34 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 bhp
306 bhp
Golf R
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
175 NM
400 NM
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

138 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
11.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.92 kg/bhp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
11.38 kg/bhp
4.92 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
58 mpg
41 mpg
Golf R
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
521 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L