Volkswagen GLI vs Volkswagen Golf R

2009 Volkswagen GLI
2009 Volkswagen GLI
$24,590MSRP
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
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2009 Volkswagen GLI
$24,590MSRP
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
Overview
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Overview

MSRP

$24,590

MSRP

$44,090

Average price

Average price

$30,798

Listings

4

Listings

603
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
  • Uninspired styling
  • Unintuitive technology

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in the United States but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

Engine

2.0L 315 hp I4

Drive Train

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

315 hp @ 5900 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

20

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

28
2009 Volkswagen GLI
2009 Volkswagen GLI
$24,590MSRP
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2009 Volkswagen GLI
$24,590MSRP
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
$44,090MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$24,590
$44,090
Average price
$30,798
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.9
4.7
Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Standard all-wheel drive
Cons
  • Uninspired styling
  • Unintuitive technology
Summary
Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in the United States but the Germans let us keep its performance variants. The rally-inspired Golf R returns for the 2022 model year after a short hiatus, alongside a redesigned Golf GTI. The all-new, eighth-generation Golf R brings high-end performance and premium amenities without being snobby about it.
Video
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 315 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
315 hp @ 5900 rpm
MPG City
20
MPG Highway
28
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