The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 5 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 0.4 cm lower than the Golf GTI.
Golf R
Golf GTI
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1469
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1465 mm
Height
1469 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
2578
4213
4263 mm
Length
4213 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1910 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.65 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
232 bhp
Golf GTI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2200 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
300 NM
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

92 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
6.12 kg/bhp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf R
495 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L