The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 25,200
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200

ⓘ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 4.3 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1461 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
2620
4255
4212 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1290 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
251 kg
16.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
266 bhp
138 bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
350 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

117 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
60 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
661 mi
Golf R
444 mi
661 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
89 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L