The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf SportWagen R DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 45,400
€ 25,300
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Golf SportWagen R is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI.
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
59.6
70.8
79.8
59.2
70.1
78.9
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
59.6 in
Height
59.2 in
103.1
180.6
101.5
178.5
180.6 in
Length
178.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4652 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
10.48 %
General
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
AUV
Generation
1KM
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DJH*
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Golf SportWagen R
306 hp
120 hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Golf SportWagen R
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Performance
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
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11.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.2 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen R
11.48 lb/hp
26.2 lb/hp
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Golf SportWagen R
33 mpg
39 mpg
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
570 mi
Golf SportWagen R
482 mi
570 mi
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Golf SportWagen R
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Golf SportWagen R
Golf SportWagen 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1140 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
17.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft










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



















