The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R 3-door
€ 42,100
 VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf R 3-door and the Golf R are absolutely identical. Both are 167.8 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 57.7 inches tall.
Golf R 3-door
Golf R
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
VW Golf R (17 - 18)

General

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R 3-door
306 hp
306 hp
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R 3-door
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R 3-door
10.84 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf R 3-door
34 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf R 3-door
495 mi
438 mi
Golf R
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).
147.7 kWh
Golf R 3-door
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R 3-door
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft