In simple terms, the VW Golf GTI is the front-wheel drive hot hatch, whereas the Golf R is the hardcore, all-wheel drive, even hotter hatch. But what are the real differences? When it comes to on-road performance, the GTI and R are very different beasts.

Nov 10, 2021 · 2022 VW Golf GTI and Golf R Pros and Cons Review: Stepping Forward—and Back. VW’s quintessential hot hatches have been redesigned, and they’re looking to score our Car of the Year award.

Aug 18, 2017 · We've put the VW Golf GTI and R performance models head-to-head to try and decide definitively which is the one to buy.

Long the halo model residing atop the compact Golf lineup, the Golf R takes the traditional hot-hatch formula of the VW Golf GTI and ramps it up with an infusion of power and...

Jul 12, 2012 · My twin was lucky enough to get the first one of the 250 special edition GtiR's, there were 150 Silver and 100 Black (Red was shelved). In my humble opinion the 'R-line' is a better buy than the RunX which is a great car too. I used to work at VWSA so here's a couple of differences that I can recall:

Jan 10, 2024 · Sitting atop the 2024 Volkswagen Golf line-up – until you move into the performance-focused GTI and R – the R-Line is brimming with the latest tech while delivering fantastic driving dynamics and decent performance from a …

Feb 24, 2022 · The new Golf GTI on the inside benefits from GTI-specific interior styling that includes GTI design black headliner, brushed stainless steel pedals, leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with touch-sensitive controls, Black Metal Chrome trim on dashboard and front door panels, and front sport seats with Vienna leather.

Mar 6, 2024 · Even though Volkswagen customers could purchase a Golf GTI to satisfy their need for performance, some still wanted additional performance as well as styling to go with it. Thus in 2002, the German automaker unveiled the Mk. 4 Golf R32.

Sep 21, 2019 · In a straight line, the 288 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque from the VW Golf R's 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine are enough to drop its 0-60 mph time to an astonishing 4.5 seconds, which is nearly 1.5 seconds faster than the less-endowed GTI.

Jun 10, 2019 · Which means you still get a familiar 1.4-litre turbocharged EA211 motor that produces 150 PS and 250 Nm, sending it to the front rubbers via a 7-speed DSG and differential locking system. This car won’t win any drag races; it’s target market are folks who mostly want to get from point A to point B.