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 2.7 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf 1.8 T.
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
57.9
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3067 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
6.95 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
AU
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CDA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.8 T
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.8 T
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.41 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
19.41 lb/hp
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Golf 1.8 T
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.8 T
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
