The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 26,000
€ 42,400
€ 26,000
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. The Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
168
168.7 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.05 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
296 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 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).
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 TSI ACT
89 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
