The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 31,000
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400

ⓘ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 TDI SCR is 0.2 inches shorter and 1.1 inches taller.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
167.6 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFG*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
297 hp
Golf R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.53 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
53 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
60 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
706 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
90.4 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft