The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,800
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 22,800
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 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
12.17 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 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