The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (15 - 16)
€ 23,400
€ 43,500
€ 23,400
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 Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Golf SportWagen R.
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
59.2
70.1
78.9
59.6
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
59.2 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
178.5
103.1
179.6
178.5 in
Length
179.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
3073 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.44 %
General
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
1KM
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 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Golf SportWagen R
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen R
Performance
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen R
▶ REPLAY
25.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
25.61 lb/hp
11.72 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
542 mi
475 mi
Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft










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













