The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 33,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI Performance 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 Performance
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
8.8 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
266 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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