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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the Golf GTI.
Golf R
Golf GTI
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
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 GTI DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.8 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
377 lb
11.1 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI
1K
Generation
AU
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
217 hp
Golf GTI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.92 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
13.92 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
35 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI
3
Doors
5
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