The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 42,400
€ 21,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.2 TSI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
2787 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
509 lb
15.44 %
General
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
104 hp
296 hp
Golf R
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
26.8 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
589 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1226 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
