The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13)
€ 45,400

€ 25,600

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf SportWagen R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT.
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
59.6
70.8
79.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.6 in
Height
59.2 in
103.1
180.6
101.5
178.5
180.6 in
Length
178.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3247 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.55 %

General
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
AUV
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
104 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.22 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
31.22 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
55 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
795 mi
Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
795 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.3 cu ft