The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 21,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 44,400
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 21,600
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
165.3 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.29 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
297 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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