The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 39,300
€ 26,000
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.8
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
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.66 %
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 dual clutch 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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
21 mpg
city
38 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
444 mi
Range
595 mi
Golf R
444 mi
595 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
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).
89 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
