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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
103.4
168
165.3 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
2948 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.56 %
General
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1K
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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
512 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf 1.6 TDI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
