The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 39,300
€ 25,000
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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
167.5
165.8 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.54 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
65 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
797 mi
Golf R
444 mi
797 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
