Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
Overview | |
MSRP$35,655 | MSRP$21,625 |
Listings779 | Listings566 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryEarlier this year, you could get a “base” Golf R that came without the safety systems, navigation, or Dynamic Chassis Control for $37,575, but that was a very limited-release trim that’s been pushed aside for the most part. Now you have to accept all those features if you want a Golf R, and that means you’ll have to accept an elevated price as well: $41,295. The Golf has always been a do-nearly-anything entrant, and the Golf R only reinforces that image with all-wheel drive and a lot of extra power. Now with the added safety systems, navigation, and the dynamic suspension dampers, it truly offers the manic attitude of a canyon carver and the smooth power of a freeway cruiser all in one package. | |
Reviews SummaryWhat ever happened to station wagons? What once seemed like the ultimate blend of form and function in the 1960s has evolved into a completely niche vehicle segment. As history goes, wagons gave way to minivans in the 1980s, minivans to SUVs in the 1990s, and SUVs to crossovers in the 2000s. But crossovers are more image than substance. Sure, they ride high off the ground, but they don’t offer the same cargo space and storage solutions as wagons. Amidst this crossover craze, the wagon should be given its due. If the wagon were to make a comeback, no better blend of practicality, cargo space, and road-going manners exists on the market today than the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. The 2016 Golf SportWagen is based on the seventh-generation Golf and is the follow-up to the Jetta SportWagen. The result is a vehicle with impressive storage space and all the fun-to-drive nature of the Golf, along with the latest infotainment and safety technologies. The result is that you get a surprisingly lot of car for the money. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 292 hp I4 | Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower292 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 292 hp I4 | Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | Torque199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower292 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3362 lbs | Curb Weight3063 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height58.3 in |
Length168.4 in | Length179.6 in |
Width70.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload996 lbs | Maximum Payload1014 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,655 | $21,625 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Earlier this year, you could get a “base” Golf R that came without the safety systems, navigation, or Dynamic Chassis Control for $37,575, but that was a very limited-release trim that’s been pushed aside for the most part. Now you have to accept all those features if you want a Golf R, and that means you’ll have to accept an elevated price as well: $41,295. The Golf has always been a do-nearly-anything entrant, and the Golf R only reinforces that image with all-wheel drive and a lot of extra power. Now with the added safety systems, navigation, and the dynamic suspension dampers, it truly offers the manic attitude of a canyon carver and the smooth power of a freeway cruiser all in one package. | What ever happened to station wagons? What once seemed like the ultimate blend of form and function in the 1960s has evolved into a completely niche vehicle segment. As history goes, wagons gave way to minivans in the 1980s, minivans to SUVs in the 1990s, and SUVs to crossovers in the 2000s. But crossovers are more image than substance. Sure, they ride high off the ground, but they don’t offer the same cargo space and storage solutions as wagons. Amidst this crossover craze, the wagon should be given its due. If the wagon were to make a comeback, no better blend of practicality, cargo space, and road-going manners exists on the market today than the Volkswagen Golf SportWagen. The 2016 Golf SportWagen is based on the seventh-generation Golf and is the follow-up to the Jetta SportWagen. The result is a vehicle with impressive storage space and all the fun-to-drive nature of the Golf, along with the latest infotainment and safety technologies. The result is that you get a surprisingly lot of car for the money. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 292 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 5500 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 292 hp I4 | 1.8L 170 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 199 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
Horsepower | 292 hp @ 5500 rpm | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3362 lbs | 3063 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 168.4 in | 179.6 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 996 lbs | 1014 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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