The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 23,300
€ 42,400
€ 23,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf 1.6 TDI is 6.9 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 1 cm taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1480
1786
2048
1470
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1480 mm
Height
1470 mm
2578
4199
2626
4268
4199 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1337 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
158 kg
10.57 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
296 bhp
Golf R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
250 NM
380 NM
Golf R
Performance
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
156 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf 1.6 TDI
12.86 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
Golf R
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
727 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
553 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1305 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
