The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 21,900
€ 44,100
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.6 is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.06 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DJH*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
306 hp
Golf R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 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
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
