The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

€ 29,600
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 45,300
 VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf GTI is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI
Golf R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
165.9 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf GTI
Golf R
1K
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 GTI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CCZ*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI
207 hp
297 hp
Golf R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf GTI
207 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf R
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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15.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI
15.06 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf GTI
462 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf GTI
140.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft