The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.93 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
266 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

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

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
28 mpg
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
28 mpg
Golf R
15.6 lb
city
20 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
35 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
302 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
439 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft