The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 42,400
€ 19,200
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf R is 2.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the Golf Plus 1.4.
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
57.9
70.8
79.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
103.4
168
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
10.56 %
General
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
AU
Generation
1KP
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
79 hp
Golf Plus 1.4
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.4
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
36 mpg
Golf Plus 1.4
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
518 mi
Golf R
482 mi
518 mi
Golf Plus 1.4
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).
125 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
