The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 26,100
€ 45,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.29 %
General
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
297 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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
