The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 21,500
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 2.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2906 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.83 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
57 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
833 mi
Golf R
482 mi
833 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
84.3 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft