The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 23,300
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) Golf 1.6 TDI
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.15 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
50 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
727 mi
Golf R
482 mi
727 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft