The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 39,300
€ 26,100
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
1491
1799
2027
1461
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1461 mm
2620
4255
2578
4212
4255 mm
Length
4212 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.29 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
350 NM
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
49 mpg
city
25 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L
