The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 27,000
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
€ 39,300
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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.8 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.22 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

 REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
22.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf R
444 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft