The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 43,500

€ 29,500
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
The dimensions of the Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT and the Golf Variant R are absolutely identical. Both are 4562 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1515 mm tall.
Golf Variant 2.0 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
4562
4562 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
1454 kg
Kerb Weight
1574 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2080 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
7.62 %

General
Golf Variant 2.0 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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
148 bhp
296 bhp
Golf Variant R
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
320 NM
380 NM
Golf Variant R
Performance
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant R
▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.32 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
9.82 kg/bhp
5.32 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
63 mpg
39 mpg
Golf Variant R
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
690 mi
475 mi
Golf Variant R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf Variant R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant 2.0 TDI BMT
Golf Variant R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
536 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L