The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 25,200
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.71 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPT*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
20.61 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
89 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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