The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 30,400
€ 45,300
€ 30,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.56 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
297 hp
Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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20.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.72 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
55 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
723 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 2.0 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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
