The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 3 cm taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1491 mm
Height
1461 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
4255 mm
Length
4212 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
1233 kg
Kerb Weight
1541 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2030 kg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
308 kg
19.99 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
999 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 bhp
266 bhp
Golf R
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
200 NM
350 NM
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.91 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
10.91 kg/bhp
5.79 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
64 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
52 mpg
city
25 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
497 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
275 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1230 L