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 0.4 inches taller.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3091 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.22 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

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 dual clutch 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
*CHH*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
296 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
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

292 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 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