The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 24,800
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18) Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 1.6 TDI SCR.
Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
165.8 in
Length
167.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
410 lb
12.07 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 18)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
1K
Generation
AU
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 1.6 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DGT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
59 mpg
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
21 mpg
city
53 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
777 mi
Golf R
444 mi
777 mi
Golf 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.6 TDI SCR
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft