The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 42,100
VW Golf R (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 43,200
 VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R 3-door
€ 42,100
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 the Golf R and the Golf R 3-door are absolutely identical. Both are 167.8 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 57.7 inches tall.
Golf R
Golf R 3-door
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
167.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
VW Golf R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.48 %
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
306 hp
Golf R 3-door
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R 3-door

Performance

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 3-door

▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R 3-door
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
438 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf R
438 mi
495 mi
Golf R 3-door
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R 3-door
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf R 3-door
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft