The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,500
€ 43,200
€ 21,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
2906 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.42 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.94 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
833 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
