The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 26,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
359 lb
10.98 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

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

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.66 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
19.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
46 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
609 mi
Golf R
438 mi
609 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft