The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 40,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16) Golf GTI Clubsport S
€ 44,100
 VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100

ⓘ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 GTI Clubsport S is 0.2 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Clubsport S (16 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
306 hp
306 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Clubsport S
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Clubsport S

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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9.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI Clubsport S
9.8 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTI Clubsport S
32 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
420 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTI Clubsport S
420 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTI Clubsport S
140.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Clubsport S
Golf R
3
Doors
5
2
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft