The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Petrol) (17 - 18)
€ 43,200

€ 26,400

€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 0.5 cm shorter and 1.7 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1465
1799
2027
1482
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1482 mm
2626
4263
2620
4268
4263 mm
Length
4268 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1336 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
169 kg
11.23 %

General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.37 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
12.37 kg/bhp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
495 mi
Range
586 mi
Golf R
495 mi
586 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
100.4 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
122 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
534 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
291 L







1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1181 L