The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 42,100
€ 25,800
€ 42,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf R is 2.3 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 6.1 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.7 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.5
167.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3269 lb
Curb Weight
3170 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.03 %
General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 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 Plus 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.42 lb/hp
Golf R
10.68 lb/hp
26.42 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
30 mpg
37 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf R
438 mi
542 mi
Golf Plus 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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
147.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
