The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 21,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
560 lb
17.13 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CYV*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
306 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
55 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1149 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