The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 31,000
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19) Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000

ⓘ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 width, but the Golf R is 0.4 inches longer and 0.9 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
168 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.34 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
AU
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
53 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
39 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf R
482 mi
706 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
90.4 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft