The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 43,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion and the Golf SportWagen R are absolutely identical. Both are 179.6 inches long, 70.8 inches wide and 59.6 inches tall.
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
59.6
70.8
79.8
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.6 in
Height
59.6 in
103.1
179.6
103.1
179.6
179.6 in
Length
179.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.67 %

General
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
AUV
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DKR*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
296 hp
Golf SportWagen R
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.97 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
52 mpg
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
690 mi
475 mi
Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
85.3 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).
136.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
85.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft












45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft