The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 37,400
€ 32,800
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.9
165.8 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf GTI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.65 %
General
Golf R
Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
37 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf R
439 mi
428 mi
Golf GTI
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).
151.6 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
