Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T 4Motion AWD
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 1.4T S FWD

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2023 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0T 4Motion AWD
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2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
1.4T S FWD
George Kennedy Test Drive Review:

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  • Look and Feel 7
  • Performance 8
  • Form & Function 7
  • Technology 10
  • Safety 7
  • Cost-Effectiveness 9
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Specs

2023 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0T 4Motion AWD
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
1.4T S FWD
Powertrain
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
20 MPG
27 MPG
29 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
28 MPG
36 MPG
37 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 13.2 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
315 hp @ 5,900 RPM
315 hp @ 5,900 RPM
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
147 hp @ 5,000 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,900 RPM
280 lb-ft @ 1,900 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
184 lb-ft @ 1,400 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
10:1
10:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
1,400 cc
1,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.25 in x 3.65 in
3.25 in x 3.65 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
2.93 in x 3.15 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags Optional Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 5 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 5 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional --
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional Standard
Passenger Power Seats Optional Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 41.2 in 41.2 in
Back Legroom 35 in 35.6 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 19.9 cu ft 30.4 cu ft
Maximum Payload 926 lbs 970 lbs
Exterior
Length 168.9 in 179.8 in
Width 70.4 in 70.8 in
Height 57.7 in 58.3 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in 103.5 in

Available Options

2023 Volkswagen Golf R
2.0T 4Motion AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Lapiz Blue Metallic
  • Pure White
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
1.4T S FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Night Blue Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Silk Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • White Silver Metallic

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