The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 32,800
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 32,800
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

The Golf GTI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Golf R.
Golf GTI
Golf R
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI
Golf R
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.01 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI
232 hp
296 hp
Golf R
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI
29 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
428 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI
428 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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