The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) Golf GTE
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Golf GTE.
Golf R
Golf GTE
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.4
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.4 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)
103.5
168.3
165.8 in
Length
168.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTE
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
5.81 %
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf GTE
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTE
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
201 hp
Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf GTE

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTE

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Golf GTE

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTE
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
147 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
147 mpg
Golf GTE
20 mpg
city
No data
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
1553 mi
Golf R
439 mi
1553 mi
Golf GTE
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).
30.3 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
30.3 kWh
Golf GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
58 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTE
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.9 cu ft