The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 cm longer and 2.7 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1492
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1492 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
2620
4258
4263 mm
Length
4258 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
185 kg
12.29 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
128 bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.31 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
10.31 kg/bhp
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
58 mpg
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
33 mpg
city
46 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
634 mi
Golf R
495 mi
634 mi
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L