The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (13 - 15)
€ 37,400
€ 23,100
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
167.5
165.8 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
15.84 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
74 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
62 mpg
35 mpg
highway
78 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
439 mi
Range
971 mi
Golf R
439 mi
971 mi
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
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).
65.8 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
65.8 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
