Volkswagen Golf R (2013 – 2017) vs BMW 1 Series (2011 – 2015): specs compared
The BMW 1 Series is the more powerful of the two, with up to 320 hp against 300 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.7 s against 4.9 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,290 kg against 1,361 kg. At 4,341 mm, the BMW 1 Series is 66 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R. The Volkswagen Golf R dates from 2013 – 2017, the BMW 1 Series from 2011 – 2015.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2013 – 2017
|
BMW
1 Series
2011 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2017 | 2011 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 22 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 – 300 hp | 95 – 321 hp |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 180 – 450 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 5.1 s | 4.7 – 12.2 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 185 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 7.1 L/100 km | 3.8 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 – 4,275 mm | 4,323 – 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,765 – 1,984 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,412 – 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 – 2,631 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,361 – 1,495 kg | 1,290 – 1,520 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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