The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 36,900
€ 43,200
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
Golf GTE
Golf R
58.4
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
57.7 in
103.5
168.3
103.4
167.8
168.3 in
Length
167.8 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.82 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf R
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
495 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
