The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 32,800
 VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) Golf GTI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Golf R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the Golf GTI.
Golf R
Golf GTI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
101.5
165.9
168 in
Length
165.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf GTI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.01 %
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf GTI
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
232 hp
Golf GTI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Golf GTI

Performance

Golf R
Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Golf GTI

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
29 mpg
Golf GTI
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
428 mi
Golf R
482 mi
428 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).
151.6 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
Golf GTI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft