The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
168 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
595 lb
18.05 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.51 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
22.51 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
45 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
598 mi
Golf R
482 mi
598 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft