The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 28,300
€ 45,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.97 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
297 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
19.96 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
46 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
609 mi
475 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
96.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
