The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
165.8 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.94 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
600 mi
Golf R
439 mi
600 mi
Golf 1.2 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).
108 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
108 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft