The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12) Golf 1.4 TSI
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 2.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13 %
VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
120 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
38 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
551 mi
Golf R
438 mi
551 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
117.5 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft