The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 0.5 cm longer and 1.7 cm taller.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
1482
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
2620
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
4268 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1990 kg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.97 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 bhp
297 bhp
Golf R
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

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10.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
10.7 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
5.6 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
40 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
40 mpg
Golf R
7.1 kg
city
35 mpg
4.7 kg
motorway
43 mpg
17 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
302 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
112 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
520 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L