The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTD DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 34,500
€ 41,200
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 width, but the Golf GTD is 0.5 cm longer and 1.7 cm taller.
Golf GTD
Golf R
1482
1799
2027
1465
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1482 mm
Height
1465 mm
2626
4268
2626
4263
4268 mm
Length
4263 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTD
Golf R
1416 kg
Kerb Weight
1483 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
67 kg
4.52 %
General
Golf GTD
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTD
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*DJG*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTD
181 bhp
306 bhp
Golf R
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTD
380 NM
400 NM
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTD
Golf R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
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7.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.85 kg/bhp
Golf GTD
7.82 kg/bhp
4.85 kg/bhp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTD
Golf R
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf GTD
63 mpg
36 mpg
Golf R
55 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf GTD
690 mi
438 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf GTD
92.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
118 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTD
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
484 kg
Maximum Payload
477 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L
