The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
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 (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.3 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf R
495 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft