The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 26,000
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 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
322 lb
9.48 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
266 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft