The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 39,300
€ 27,300
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 OPF ACT.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.7
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
101.5
165.8
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 OPF ACT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.04 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.08 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
23.08 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf R
444 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
