The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 18,800
 VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,800

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and an inch lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3792 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
661 lb
19.92 %
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
48 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf R
475 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
92.9 kWh
Golf R
136.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft