BMW i5
BMW i5
eDrive40 M Sport
RM 400,800
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Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Golf R
R Performance Package
RM 433,620
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Overview: BMW i5 vs Golf R

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 340 hp 316 hp
Engine Displacement - 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.5/5
6 reviews
4.05/5
20 reviews
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From The Experts

Things we like

Futuristic-looking cabin

Smooth and silent driving experience

 

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Superb performance

Quiet and comfortable ride

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Things we don't like

Rear legroom can be an issue for taller people

Most of the features are part of an optional list

 

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Seat fabrics lack class

Steering wheel-mounted buttons cumbersome to operate

Rear seat lacks space

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Dimensions & Capacity

Length 4963 mm 4290 mm
Width 1868 mm 1789 mm
Height 1457 mm 1458 mm
Wheel Base 2975 mm 2630 mm
No Of Doors 4 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 381 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) -- 45 L
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Engine Details

Battery Type Lithium-ion --
Battery Capacity 83.9 kWh --
DC Charging (10-80%) In 30 Minutes --
Estimated Fast Charging Time (10-80%) In 30 Minutes --
Estimated Regular Charging Time 8.2 Hours --
Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor --
Emission 0 g/km --
Battery Warranty 8 Years or 160000 km --
Engine -- 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
No Of Cylinders -- 4
Valves Per Cylinder -- 4
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Electric Petrol
Power 340 hp 316 hp
Torque 430 Nm 400 Nm
Acceleration 6 s 4.8 s
Top Speed 193 kmph 250 kmph
Driving Range 582 km --
Engine Displacement -- 1998 cc
Fuel Consumption -- 7.8
RPM At Max Power -- 5600-6500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque -- 2000-5600 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension Double Wishbone McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Gear Box Single Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type -- AWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 245/40 R20 235/35 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R20 R19
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic Alert Lane Change Warning, Front Cross Traffic Alert Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors -- Yes
360 Camera -- No
Park Assist -- No
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Blind Spot monitor -- No
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes No
Head-Up Display Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Ventilated Front Seats -- Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats -- No
Adaptive Cruise Control -- Yes
Rear Reading Lamp -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 14.9 Inch 14.9 Inch 10 Inch 10 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
Audio System Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System Bowers & Wilkins Surround Sound System Harmon Kardon Sound System Harmon Kardon Sound System
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 18 18 10 10
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch 10 Inch 10 Inch
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail No --
Rear Spoiler No Yes
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Headlamps Washer -- No
Fog Lights Rear -- Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- No
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Interior

Ambient Light Yes Yes
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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BMW i5 vs Volkswagen Golf R FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between BMW i5 vs Volkswagen Golf R?

i5 is priced at RM 400,800 and Golf R is priced at RM 334,012. Hence Golf R is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between BMW i5 vs Volkswagen Golf R?

The BMW i5 has power of 340 hp with 430 Nm torque and Volkswagen Golf R has power of 316 hp with 400 Nm torque. Thus making i5 the more powerful as compared to Golf R.

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Which Car has more safety features between BMW i5 vs Volkswagen Golf R?

i5 safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Golf R safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The BMW i5 and Volkswagen Golf R both have same Safety Features.

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Which Car has more comfort features between i5 vs Golf R?

i5 comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

Golf R comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The Volkswagen Golf R has higher number of comfort features than i5, hence Volkswagen Golf R is more comfortable than BMW i5.

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Which Car had higher top speed between BMW i5 vs Volkswagen Golf R?

The BMW i5 has top speed of 193 kmph and Volkswagen Golf R has power of 250 kmph . Thus making Golf R the more faster as compared to i5.

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What is i5 vs Golf R dimension size comparison?

The i5 dimension are 4963 mm length, 1868 mm width, 1457 mm height while the Golf R Dimensions are 4290 mm length, 1789 mm width, 1458 mm height. Hence, the i5 is more longer, i5 is more wider and Golf R is more higher.

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