The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 26,400
€ 44,100
€ 26,400
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.24 %
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
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
44 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
586 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 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
