The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 26,000
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf R
444 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
