The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 43,200
€ 25,600
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf R is 2.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.53 %
General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 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 Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
48 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
697 mi
Golf R
495 mi
697 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
