The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 25,300
€ 42,100
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 TSI OPF ACT is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
167.6
103.4
167.8
167.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.32 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
AU
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
306 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
22.65 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
47 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
621 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
94.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
