The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 43,200
€ 21,000
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.95 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CLH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf R
495 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
