The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 27,500
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI BMT.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
165.8 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.77 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DFG*
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 3500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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 BMT

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.48 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
20.48 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf R
444 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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