The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)

€ 28,200
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19) Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
€ 43,500
 VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16) Golf Variant R
€ 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 Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion is 0.5 cm longer and 3.4 cm lower.
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
1481
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
1799
2027
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
2620
4567
Blueprint VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4562
4567 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2080 kg
VW Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
179 kg
11.37 %
VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DPB*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
296 bhp
Golf Variant R
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
380 NM
Golf Variant R

Performance

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant R

▶ REPLAY
10.9 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.32 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
10.9 kg/bhp
5.32 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
58 mpg
39 mpg
Golf Variant R
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
634 mi
475 mi
Golf Variant R
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
92.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf Variant R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant 1.5 TSI OPF ACT BlueMotion
Golf Variant R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L