The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 35,000
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) Golf GTI Performance
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 Performance is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 Performance DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 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 Performance
Golf R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf GTI Performance
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
306 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Performance
119.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft