The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 33,600

€ 42,400

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Golf GTD is 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTD
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

General
Golf GTD
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 hp
296 hp
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTD
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf R
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf GTD
16.99 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTD
52 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft