The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 32,500
 VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTI
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘ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 5.6 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 2 cm lower than the Golf GTI.
Golf R
Golf GTI
1461
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
1786
2048
1481
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1786 mm
Width
1799 mm
2048 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1461 mm
Height
1481 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
2578
4212
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
4212 mm
Length
4268 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI
1541 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1840 kg
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
171 kg
11.1 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
266 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
266 bhp
217 bhp
Golf GTI
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
350 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

90 m
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
5.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.79 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI
25 mpg
city
35 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf R
444 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
275 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1230 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L