The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 21,800
€ 45,300
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
2956 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
10.91 %
General
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
297 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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27.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
27.37 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
39 mpg
city
29 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
759 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
