The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 44,100
€ 24,200
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Golf R is 2.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Golf 1.4 TSI.
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.3 in
103.4
167.8
101.5
165.3
167.8 in
Length
165.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.58 %
General
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
158 hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.78 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
18.78 lb/hp
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
37 mpg
Golf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
542 mi
Golf R
495 mi
542 mi
Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1089 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
