The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 39,300
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.8
167.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.57 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
62 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
