The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 17,500
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.3 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
688 lb
20.25 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
266 hp
Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.2 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft