The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 25,400
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
6.94 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
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 manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DSU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
67 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
24 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
799 mi
Golf R
438 mi
799 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
71.9 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft