The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
2985 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
10.04 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
20.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.17 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
758 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 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