The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,100
€ 43,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
Golf R
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.15 %
General
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 ACT BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
306 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 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
