The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 37,400
€ 35,900
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
The Golf GTI Performance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.8
168 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.98 %
General
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
266 hp
Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
45 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
493 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
161.1 kWh
Golf GTI Performance
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf GTI Performance
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
