The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 18,100
€ 37,400
€ 18,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 1.6 is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf 1.6
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 1.6
Golf R
2716 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
19 %
General
Golf 1.6
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 manual transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf 1.6
101 hp
266 hp
Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6
Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
26.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf 1.6
26.89 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6
Golf R
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf 1.6
33 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
24 mpg
city
20 mpg
42 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
482 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf 1.6
482 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf 1.6
134.5 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 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
