The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 21,900
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)
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
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
12.66 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (12 - 14)

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
6-speed manual 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
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
51 mpg
36 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf R
438 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft