The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
128 hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Golf R
33 mpg
7 MPGe
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
29 mpg
city
15.6 lb
36 mpg
highway
10.3 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
475 mi
Range
302 mi
Golf R
475 mi
302 mi
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Golf R
136.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft