The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500

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 is 0.8 cm longer and 2.6 cm lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1465
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
1799
2027
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
1799
2027
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1465 mm
Height
1491 mm
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
2626
4263
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
2620
4255
4263 mm
Length
4255 mm
2626 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1233 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1730 kg
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
272 kg
18.07 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
306 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 bhp
113 bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
400 NM
200 NM
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

64 m
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

135 m
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf R
4.92 kg/bhp
10.91 kg/bhp
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf R
41 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
48 mpg
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
706 mi
Golf R
495 mi
706 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
83.4 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
83.4 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
343 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1233 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L