The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 44,400
€ 24,400
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
417 lb
12.57 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf R
482 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
