The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 39,300
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R 4MOTION
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R 4MOTION is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf R .
Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R 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
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
165.8 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
3397 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
2.97 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
1K
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CDL*
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R 4MOTION
266 hp
296 hp
Golf R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf R 4MOTION
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf R

Performance

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 4MOTION

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R 4MOTION
12.77 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf R 4MOTION
28 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
35 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf R 4MOTION
444 mi
482 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf R 4MOTION
159.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R 4MOTION
Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft