The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,700
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 23,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.3 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.04 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 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
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
50 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
814 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
814 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
86.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 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
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft