The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 39,300
€ 20,600
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.3
165.8 in
Length
165.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.22 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf R
444 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
