The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)

€ 43,500
VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16) Golf Variant R
€ 26,700
 VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14) Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 43,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf Variant R and the Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT are absolutely identical. Both are 4562 mm long, 1799 mm wide and 1515 mm tall.
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1515 mm
Blueprint VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4562
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)
2620
4562
4562 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1368 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
VW Golf Variant R DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
206 kg
13.09 %
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (13 - 14)

General

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CHP*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf Variant R
296 bhp
138 bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant R
380 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

71 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant R

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

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5.32 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.91 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R
5.32 kg/bhp
9.91 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Golf Variant R
39 mpg
56 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf Variant R
475 mi
621 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant R
136.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
506 kg
Maximum Payload
532 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L
1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L