The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 22,500
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 0.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.5 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.36 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CBD*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
266 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
117 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
444 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 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