The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
165.8 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.51 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
444 mi
645 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft