The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door GTI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 30,400
€ 39,300
€ 30,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf GTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI
Golf R
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
11.48 %
General
Golf GTI
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI
227 hp
266 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTI
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
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13.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.25 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
485 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI
485 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf GTI
121.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
