The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.08 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
306 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft