The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 23,300
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19) Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

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 0.2 inches longer and 1.1 inches lower.
Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)
103.1
167.6
167.8 in
Length
167.6 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.94 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI OPF DSG (18 - 19)

General

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
AU
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
113 hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Performance

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

 REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
27 mpg
city
44 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
647 mi
Golf R
495 mi
647 mi
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
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).
90.9 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
90.9 kWh
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 1.0 TSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft