The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 27,300
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 1.3 cm shorter and 2.1 cm taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4255 mm
Length
4268 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
205 kg
13.71 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
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
*CZE*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 bhp
296 bhp
Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
380 NM
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
8.72 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
8.72 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
40 mpg
Golf R
49 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L