The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 44,400

€ 19,900

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 R is 2.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Golf 1.2 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
600 lb
18.08 %

General
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf R
482 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
108 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft