The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 26,000
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

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 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
296 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 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
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Golf R
15.6 lb
city
27 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
39 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
256 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf R
5
Doors
5
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