The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 5.9 cm longer, 4 cm wider and 15.6 cm lower than the Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1465
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1621
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
1759
1946
1799 mm
Width
1759 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1465 mm
Height
1621 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
2578
4204
4263 mm
Length
4204 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1506 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2050 kg
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.07 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
108 bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
250 NM
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

161 m
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.94 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
13.94 kg/bhp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
51 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf R
495 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 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).
113.1 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
544 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L