The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 36,900
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) Golf GTE
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 36,900
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 GTE is 0.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Golf GTE
Golf R
58
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
103.4
168.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTE
Golf R
3525 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
7.26 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

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

Engine

Golf GTE
Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DGE*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
306 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTE
Golf R
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTE
Golf R
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf GTE
157 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1657 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf GTE
1657 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTE
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft