The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
€ 23,400
€ 41,200
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Golf R
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.51 %
General
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
438 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
