The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 42,400
€ 32,500
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 1.1 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf GTI
1470
1799
2027
1481
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1481 mm
2626
4268
2626
4268
4268 mm
Length
4268 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2626 mm
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf GTI
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.36 %
General
Golf R
Golf GTI
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CXD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Golf R
296 bhp
217 bhp
Golf GTI
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
380 NM
350 NM
Golf GTI
Performance
Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
5.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf R
5.05 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Golf R
40 mpg
45 mpg
Golf GTI
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
482 mi
Range
493 mi
Golf R
482 mi
493 mi
Golf GTI
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
165 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf GTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L
