The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI (09 - 12)
€ 39,300
€ 27,700
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.8 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.9
165.8 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf GTI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.6 %
General
Golf R
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
207 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
32 mpg
Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
35 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
468 mi
Golf R
444 mi
468 mi
Golf GTI
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).
138.2 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf GTI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
