The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 25,100
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.83 %
General
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
1K
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf R
444 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
