The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)

€ 24,900
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 45,400
 VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) Golf SportWagen R
€ 24,900
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 1.6 TDI BlueMotion is 0.9 inches shorter.
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
59.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)
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
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
179.6
Blueprint VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
180.6
179.6 in
Length
180.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
3067 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4652 lb
VW Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
12.67 %
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18)

General

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
AUV
Generation
AUV
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
108 hp
306 hp
Golf SportWagen R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen R

Performance

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Golf SportWagen R

▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.48 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
28.4 lb/hp
11.48 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
67 mpg
33 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
59 mpg
city
27 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
482 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
888 mi
482 mi
Golf SportWagen R
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
134.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
71.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Golf SportWagen 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Golf SportWagen R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.1 cu ft
45.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.9 cu ft