The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 37,400

€ 19,800

€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf R is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.6.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
57.5
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.5
165.8 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
3353 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
381 lb
11.36 %

General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
1K
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 1.6
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12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
450 mi
Golf R
439 mi
450 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft