The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

€ 44,100
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18) Golf R
€ 27,000
 VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12) Golf 2.0 TDI
€ 44,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)
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
3080 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
VW Golf R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.17 %
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 12)

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 dual clutch 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
129 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Golf 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Golf 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Golf R
34 mpg
44 mpg
Golf 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
40 mpg
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
645 mi
Golf R
495 mi
645 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).
109.1 kWh
Golf R
130.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf R
Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft