The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 20,700
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700

ⓘ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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
165.8 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
20.37 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
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 BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf R
439 mi
690 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft