The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
306 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft