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
€ 22,100
 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.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 1.6 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the Golf 1.0 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
1470
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
1789
2073
1799 mm
Width
1789 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
2626
4268
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
2619
4284
4268 mm
Length
4284 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1257 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1750 kg
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
238 kg
15.92 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
296 bhp
108 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
380 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI

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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
61 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
50 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
608 mi
Golf R
482 mi
608 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).
87.2 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
87.2 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
493 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
381 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L