The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 22,900

€ 45,400

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 and height, but the Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT is 2.4 cm shorter.
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
1515
1799
2027
1515
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1515 mm
2620
4562
2620
4586
4562 mm
Length
4586 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2110 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.43 %

General
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CLH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
104 bhp
306 bhp
Golf Variant R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
250 NM
400 NM
Golf Variant R
Performance
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant R
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.21 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
13.41 kg/bhp
5.21 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
72 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Variant R
58 mpg
city
32 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
482 mi
Golf Variant R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf Variant R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
161 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
517 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L