The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 GTI is 0 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
Golf GTI
Golf R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.8 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.9 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.65 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf GTI
Golf R
1K
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
266 hp
Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI
Golf R
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
37 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft