The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 33,900
€ 42,400
€ 33,900
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 length and width, but the Golf GTI Performance is 0.5 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3058 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.22 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
296 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.64 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
36 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI Performance
478 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 GTI Performance
123.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
