The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 44,100
€ 29,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.5 eTSI is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
103.1
168.7
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.32 %
General
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
675 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
87.2 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 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
