The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 44,100
€ 32,200
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 0.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and an inch lower than the Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
57.7
70.8
79.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
103.4
167.8
103.1
168.7
167.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %
General
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
AU
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
148 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
64 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
40 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
839 mi
Golf R
495 mi
839 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
76.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
