The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

€ 44,400
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 33,700
 VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700

ⓘ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 shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3091 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.84 %
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
AU
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CHH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
227 hp
Golf GTI Performance
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.62 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
13.62 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
485 mi
Golf R
482 mi
485 mi
Golf GTI Performance
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).
121.2 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft