The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 23,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘ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 BlueTDI is 0.3 inches shorter and an inch taller.
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.19 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
108 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
26.88 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
60 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
52 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
797 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
80.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft