The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

€ 45,300
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19) Golf R
€ 39,300
 VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) Golf R 4MOTION
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Golf R 4MOTION.
Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
57.5
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.8
167.8 in
Length
165.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.33 %
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)

General

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
AU
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DNU*
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Golf R
297 hp
266 hp
Golf R 4MOTION
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Golf R 4MOTION

Performance

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R 4MOTION

▶ REPLAY
11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R
11.17 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
Golf R 4MOTION

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
28 mpg
Golf R 4MOTION
29 mpg
city
21 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
475 mi
Range
444 mi
Golf R
475 mi
444 mi
Golf R 4MOTION
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
159.2 kWh
Golf R
136.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Golf R 4MOTION
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf R 4MOTION
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.8 cu ft