The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 33,700
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI Performance
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 33,700
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 1.1 cm taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1481 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4268 mm
Length
4268 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
1402 kg
Kerb Weight
1495 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1980 kg
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.22 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
227 bhp
at 4700 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 bhp
296 bhp
Golf R
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
350 NM
380 NM
Golf R

Performance

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

89 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
6.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf GTI Performance
6.18 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
44 mpg
40 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
city
32 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
485 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
147 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
468 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
343 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1233 L