The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 28,900
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14) Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 28,900
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 2.0 BlueTDI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
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 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
3194 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI 4MOTION (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.06 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
148 hp
296 hp
Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
21.58 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
727 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
727 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 BlueTDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft