The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 22,500
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
165.8 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3250 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.1 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09)

General

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.09 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
30.09 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
46 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
35 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
670 mi
Golf R
439 mi
670 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1204 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft