The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,600
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 BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
2754 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
542 lb
16.44 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
296 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 BMT
94.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 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