The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 42,100

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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. The Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.38 %

General
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
CD
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLA*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
89 hp
306 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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31.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
31.09 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
52 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
59 mpg
highway
36 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
621 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
85.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.0 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft