The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 32,500
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 32,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf GTI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.1 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI
217 hp
266 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf R
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
13.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.92 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI
37 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
44 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
493 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf GTI
493 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf GTI
119.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft