The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 29,400
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
3309 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.27 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

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
7-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
*CFH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
306 hp
Golf R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
23.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.98 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
621 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1254 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