The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI SCR (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 37,400
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf 1.6 TDI SCR is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
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
103.1
167.6
101.5
165.8
167.6 in
Length
165.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.91 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGT*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
113 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
26.43 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
56 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
50 mpg
city
20 mpg
60 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
739 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
86.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
