The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 39,300
€ 29,700
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
101.5
165.8
103.1
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
355 lb
10.45 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
1K
Generation
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
51 mpg
Golf 1.5 eTSI
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
35 mpg
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
675 mi
Golf R
444 mi
675 mi
Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.5 eTSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
