The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 32,600

€ 45,300

€ 32,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 0.5 cm shorter and 2.7 cm taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
1492
1799
2027
1465
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1492 mm
Height
1465 mm
2620
4258
2626
4263
4258 mm
Length
4263 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
1535 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1990 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
1.95 %

General
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 bhp
297 bhp
Golf R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
340 NM
400 NM
Golf R
Performance
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
131 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R
▶ REPLAY
10.37 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.07 kg/bhp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
10.37 kg/bhp
5.07 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56 mpg
39 mpg
Golf R
50 mpg
city
34 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
684 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
684 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
102.8 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 SCR
102.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
154 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
343 L








1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L