The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R 4MOTION
€ 41,200
 VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18) Golf R 3-door
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R 4MOTION is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Golf R 3-door.
Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 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
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
165.8 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.77 %
VW Golf 3-door R (17 - 18)

General

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R 4MOTION
266 hp
306 hp
Golf R 3-door
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R 4MOTION
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R 3-door

Performance

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 4MOTION

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 3-door

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R 4MOTION
12.77 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
Golf R 3-door

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Golf R 4MOTION
28 mpg
30 mpg
Golf R 3-door
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
438 mi
Golf R 4MOTION
444 mi
438 mi
Golf R 3-door
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).
147.7 kWh
Golf R 4MOTION
159.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
Golf R 3-door
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R 3-door
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft