The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15) Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

ⓘ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 TDI BlueMotion is 0.5 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
26.13 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
74 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
62 mpg
city
27 mpg
78 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
971 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
971 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
65.8 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
65.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft