The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 21,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14) Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and an inch lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
454 lb
13.68 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 BlueTDI (13 - 14)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
62 mpg
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
29 mpg
city
52 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
818 mi
Golf R
482 mi
818 mi
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.6 BlueTDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft