The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 44,400
€ 26,100
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 R is 0.3 inches longer and an inch lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.29 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
138 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
29 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf R
482 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
89 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
