The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
€ 21,900
€ 37,400
€ 21,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 1.6 is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.8
165.5 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.04 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
1KP
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 Plus 1.6
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
*CDL*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
266 hp
Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
43 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
503 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
439 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft
