The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,000

€ 39,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.8
165.5 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.53 %

General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
47 mpg
city
21 mpg
57 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft