The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 27,000
€ 42,400
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf R is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
168
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.56 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
280 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
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.77 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 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
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf R
482 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1076 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
