The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 39,300
€ 21,900
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
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 1.6
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.24 %
General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Golf R
266 hp
101 hp
Golf Plus 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Golf R
28 mpg
35 mpg
Golf Plus 1.6
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
503 mi
Golf R
444 mi
503 mi
Golf Plus 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Golf R
159.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
