The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 43,500

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT is 0.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches lower.
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
58.3
70.8
79.8
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
179.8
103.1
179.6
179.8 in
Length
179.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
13.77 %

General
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
AUV
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CZD*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
296 hp
Golf SportWagen R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
20.22 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
475 mi
Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI BMT
Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft