The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.8 T DSG (09 - 09)
€ 42,400
€ 24,000
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 6.9 cm longer, 1.3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
1470
1799
2027
1480
1786
2048
1799 mm
Width
1786 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1470 mm
Height
1480 mm
2626
4268
2578
4199
4268 mm
Length
4199 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1391 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg
Weight Difference:
104 kg
6.96 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 bhp
158 bhp
Golf 1.8 T
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
380 NM
250 NM
Golf 1.8 T
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
8.8 kg/bhp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
47 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf R
482 mi
570 mi
Golf 1.8 T
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).
113.6 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf 1.8 T
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
155 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
