The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
165.8 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
4.95 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf R
444 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft