The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 27,000
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.38 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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
*DPC*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 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
1102 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