The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 39,400
 VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19) Golf GTI TCR OPF
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Golf GTI TCR OPF.
Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
168
165.8 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.51 %
VW Golf 3-door GTI TCR OPF DSG (19 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
286 hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI TCR OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.87 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
10.87 lb/hp
Golf GTI TCR OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
35 mpg
Golf GTI TCR OPF
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
464 mi
Golf R
444 mi
464 mi
Golf GTI TCR OPF
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).
127 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
127 kWh
Golf GTI TCR OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI TCR OPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft