The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 22,100
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.36 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.66 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
25.66 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf R
439 mi
608 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1087 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft