The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 39,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.8
167.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.04 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
55 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
