Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for Sale
Shop Now2022 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale
Shop NowOverview | |
MSRP$44,090 | MSRP$21,895 |
Average price$30,685 | Average price$14,384 |
Listings616 | Listings713 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVolkswagen 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. | |
Reviews SummaryWhat defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3481 lbs | Curb Weight3053 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height58.3 in |
Length168.9 in | Length179.8 in |
Width70.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload970 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen for Sale
Shop Now2022 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale
Shop NowOverview | ||
MSRP | $44,090 | $21,895 |
Average price | $30,685 | $14,384 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.0 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | What defines a “Sport Utility Vehicle”? Common knowledge dictates what an SUV is supposed to look like, but SUVs and crossovers don't hold a monopoly on the vehicular attribute of utility. Case in point: the station wagon. Truthfully, most modern crossovers are just high-riding wagons and hatchbacks. The only real advantages they offer are a higher ride height, higher seating position, and all-wheel drive (and even that isn’t always a given). Cars like the Nissan Kicks and Toyota C-HR are available with only front-wheel-drive, and when compared to a vehicle like the 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, you have to wonder what added utility those cars really offer. VW calls the SportWagen the “Sportier Utility Vehicle.” It's hard to argue with that point, and the SportWagen is a serious alternative to your typical crossover—especially if you care about driving dynamics. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 30.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3481 lbs | 3053 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 179.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 970 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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