The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 27,000
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 TSI ACT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168.7 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
CD
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft