The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R 3-door
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R 4MOTION
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R 3-door is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf R 4MOTION.
Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
167.8 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.04 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 4MOTION
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf R 3-door
306 hp
266 hp
Golf R 4MOTION
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf R 3-door
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R 4MOTION

Performance

Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 3-door

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 4MOTION

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R 3-door
10.84 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R 4MOTION

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf R 3-door
34 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R 4MOTION
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf R 3-door
495 mi
439 mi
Golf R 4MOTION
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).
161.1 kWh
Golf R 3-door
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R 4MOTION
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R 3-door
Golf R 4MOTION
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft