The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 19,600
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11) Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600

ⓘ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 1.2 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
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 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
101.5
165.3
168 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.72 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
84 hp
Golf 1.2 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

561 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Golf 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
589 mi
Golf R
482 mi
589 mi
Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
109.9 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft