The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (14 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 27,100

€ 45,400

€ 27,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter.
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI 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
180.6
179.6 in
Length
180.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
3247 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.55 %

General
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI 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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
306 hp
Golf SportWagen R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
30.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
30.06 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
482 mi
Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1030 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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