The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 32,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 R is 0.5 cm longer and 2.7 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4263 mm
Length
4258 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1498 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2000 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
7 kg
0.47 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
297 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
340 NM
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

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

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
10.12 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf R
482 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
502 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L