The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 44,100
€ 23,100
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 0.8 cm longer and 2.6 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1465
1799
2027
1491
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
2626
4263
2620
4255
4263 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.95 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
88 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
88 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
74 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
94 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
495 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf R
495 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
65.8 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
85 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
