The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 24,700
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 2.0 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.5 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3320 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf Plus 2.0 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)
6-speed dual clutch 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
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
296 hp
Golf R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.74 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
482 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 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