The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 39,300
€ 21,600
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 1.4 TSI is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
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
101.5
165.3
101.5
165.8
165.3 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.28 %
General
Golf 1.4 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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-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
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
266 hp
Golf R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 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
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
23.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
23.7 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
46 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
551 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
551 mi
444 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).
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 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.4 TSI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 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
