The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
€ 42,100

€ 23,900

€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
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
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.49 %

General
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
438 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft