The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R DSG
€ 37,400
 VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12) Golf R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the Golf R DSG and the Golf R are absolutely identical. Both are 165.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 57.5 inches tall.
Golf R DSG
Golf R
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
165.8 in
Length
165.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R DSG
Golf R
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3353 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.3 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION (09 - 12)

General

Golf R DSG
Golf R
1K
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf R DSG
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R DSG

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R DSG
12.77 lb/hp
12.61 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R DSG
Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf R DSG
28 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
35 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
439 mi
Golf R DSG
444 mi
439 mi
Golf R
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).
161.1 kWh
Golf R DSG
159.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R DSG
Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft