The Comparative Analysis :

VW e-Golf (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 34,900
VW e-Golf (14 - 16) e-Golf
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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, but the e-Golf is 0.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
e-Golf
Golf R
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

e-Golf
Golf R
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

e-Golf
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

e-Golf
Golf R
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*EAG*
Engine Code
*CJX*
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
e-Golf
113 hp
296 hp
Golf R
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
e-Golf
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

e-Golf
Golf R
87 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

e-Golf

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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30.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
e-Golf
30.92 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

e-Golf
Golf R
Fuel Economy
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
e-Golf
163 MPGe
33 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
24 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
117 mi
Range
482 mi
e-Golf
117 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
41.4 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).
134.5 kWh
e-Golf
41.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

e-Golf
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
871 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft