The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,000
€ 44,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI 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
167.6
103.4
167.8
167.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %
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
7-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
*CZC*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
123 hp
306 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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22.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.76 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
46 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
609 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
