The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 37,400
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R DSG
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf R and the Golf R DSG are absolutely identical. Both are 165.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
Golf R
Golf R DSG
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (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
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.8 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf R DSG
3353 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf R DSG
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf R DSG
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
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
266 hp
Golf R DSG
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R DSG

Performance

Golf R
Golf R DSG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R DSG

▶ REPLAY
12.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
12.61 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R DSG

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf R DSG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R DSG
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf R
439 mi
444 mi
Golf R DSG
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).
159.2 kWh
Golf R
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R DSG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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