The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 42,100
€ 23,300
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 1.8 T.
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
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 1.8 T
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.21 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
36 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf R
438 mi
518 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
125 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
