The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 32,700
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16) Golf GTD
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 length and width, but the Golf R is 0.4 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf GTD
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
168 in
Length
168 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTD
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (13 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf GTD
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTD

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTD
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
52 mpg
Golf GTD
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
690 mi
Golf R
482 mi
690 mi
Golf GTD
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 GTD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft