The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 23,900
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Golf R is 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
165.8 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.78 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.01 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
28.01 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
439 mi
645 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
109.1 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft