The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 36,900
 VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf GTI Performance OPF
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 Performance OPF.
Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 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 GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.4
168
165.8 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.24 %
VW Golf GTI Performance OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
242 hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI Performance OPF

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Golf GTI Performance OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
37 mpg
Golf GTI Performance OPF
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
42 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 Performance 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).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI Performance OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI Performance OPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft