The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

€ 42,400
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) Golf R
€ 24,700
 VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09) Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
101.5
165.5
168 in
Length
165.5 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)

General

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
296 hp
108 hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Performance

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
43 mpg
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
482 mi
Range
621 mi
Golf R
482 mi
621 mi
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Golf R
134.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft