The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI (08 - 12)
€ 44,100
€ 25,100
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.71 %
General
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
AU
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Golf R
306 hp
138 hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Golf R
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Golf 2.0 TDI
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.95 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
21.95 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
49 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
40 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
712 mi
Golf R
495 mi
712 mi
Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
