The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 36,900

€ 42,400

€ 36,900
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 width, but the Golf GTE is 0.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
Golf GTE
Golf R
58.4
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
58.4 in
Height
57.9 in
103.5
168.3
103.4
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTE
Golf R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %

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 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTE
201 hp
296 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTE
Golf R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTE
Golf R
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTE
147 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTE
1553 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTE
Golf R
5
Doors
5
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