The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 45,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.53 %
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
297 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
53 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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
