The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 39,300
€ 21,200
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Golf R is 0.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.5
70.3
80.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
101.5
165.8
101.5
165.5
165.8 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2989 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.01 %
General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1K
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
104 hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.74 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
28.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
40 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
35 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
579 mi
Golf R
444 mi
579 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
