The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 26,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT 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 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)
2620
4258
4263 mm
Length
4258 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1317 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
188 kg
12.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
297 bhp
148 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.07 kg/bhp
8.9 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
35 mpg
city
46 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf R
482 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
193 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L