The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 SCR is 0.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Golf R.
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.7 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
CD
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
*DSR*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
306 hp
Golf R
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
64 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
76.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft