The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 22,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 3 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1461 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4212 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
308 kg
19.99 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
350 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf R
444 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
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).
83.4 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L