The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 21,800
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800

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 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.32 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
108 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.37 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
27.37 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
759 mi
Golf R
482 mi
759 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
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