The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 19,900
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Golf R is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
168 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.05 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
89 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf R
482 mi
621 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft