The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 EAT6 (15 - 18)
€ 39,300

€ 27,000

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start.
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
57.5
70.3
80.6
59.1
71.3
80.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
57.5 in
Height
59.1 in
101.5
165.8
102.8
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
344 lb
10.13 %

General
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
1K
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
163 hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Performance
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.73 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
18.73 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
43 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
21 mpg
city
34 mpg
35 mpg
highway
50 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
678 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
678 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
104.1 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
DS Automobiles DS 4 THP 165 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data