The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (18 - 19)
€ 44,400

€ 32,600

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 R is 0.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %

General
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
684 mi
Golf R
482 mi
684 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
102.8 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
102.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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