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 1.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
167.5 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
679 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
266 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
21 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
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
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft