The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.9 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf R
439 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft