The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Variant R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
€ 45,400
€ 26,700
€ 45,400
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 these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf Variant R is 1.9 cm longer and 3.4 cm taller.
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1515
1799
2027
1481
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1515 mm
Height
1481 mm
2620
4586
2620
4567
4586 mm
Length
4567 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2110 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg
Weight Difference:
198 kg
12.43 %
General
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
AUV
Generation
AUV
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Golf Variant R
306 bhp
113 bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf Variant R
400 NM
250 NM
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
5.21 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.35 kg/bhp
Golf Variant R
5.21 kg/bhp
12.35 kg/bhp
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Golf Variant R
40 mpg
71 mpg
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
32 mpg
city
67 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf Variant R
482 mi
777 mi
Golf Variant 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).
82.2 kWh
Golf Variant R
134.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
161 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Variant R
Golf Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
517 kg
Maximum Payload
545 kg
605 L
Boot Capacity
605 L












1620 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1620 L


















