The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 42,400

€ 44,100

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,100
ⓘ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 width, but the Golf R (13 - 16) is 0.2 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
103.4
168
103.4
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.66 %

General
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf R (13 - 16)
296 hp
306 hp
Golf R (17 - 18)
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R (13 - 16)
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R (17 - 18)
Performance
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R (13 - 16)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R (17 - 18)
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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R (13 - 16)
11.14 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Golf R (17 - 18)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Golf R (13 - 16)
33 mpg
34 mpg
Golf R (17 - 18)
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
495 mi
Golf R (13 - 16)
482 mi
495 mi
Golf R (17 - 18)
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).
130.7 kWh
Golf R (13 - 16)
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Golf R (17 - 18)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R (13 - 16)
Golf R (17 - 18)
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft