The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 42,400
€ 24,500
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and width, but the Golf R is 0.5 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
103.1
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
11.89 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
108 hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
42 mpg
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
555 mi
Golf R
482 mi
555 mi
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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).
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).
106.1 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
