The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 45,400
VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18) Golf Variant R
€ 24,800
 VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 R is 2.4 cm longer.
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1515
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 (17 - 18)
2620
4586
Blueprint VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
2620
4562
4586 mm
Length
4562 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1322 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
271 kg
17.01 %
VW Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CZC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf Variant R
306 bhp
123 bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Golf Variant R
400 NM
200 NM
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

67 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant R

62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
5.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R
5.21 kg/bhp
10.75 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf Variant R
40 mpg
53 mpg
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf Variant R
482 mi
586 mi
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf Variant R
134.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf Variant 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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