Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen R32
Overview | |
Years produced2003-2004 | Years produced2012-2013 |
MSRP$32,990 | MSRP$47,100 |
Listings10 | Listings776 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the hotter of VW’s two hot hatchbacks, boasting more power than its Golf GTI platform mate, plus a standard all-wheel-drive system (AWD), known as 4Motion, and a commensurately higher base price that puts it in the same competitive set as the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla. The current-generation Golf R was launched as a 2022 model but gains a handful of small updates for 2025, including a new touchscreen infotainment system and two new styling packages. Verdict: It’s hard to fault the Golf R’s performance capabilities and everyday usability, but the same can be said of its GTI sibling. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.2L 250 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 328 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm |
MPG City18 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.2L 250 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 328 hp I4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 6300 rpm | Horsepower328 hp @ 5850 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City18 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation SystemOptional |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space9.7 cu ft | Cargo Space19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3547 lbs | Curb Weight3450 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height57.8 in |
Length167.2 in | Length169.1 in |
Width69.2 in | Width81.6 in |
Wheelbase101.5 in | Wheelbase103.5 in |
Maximum Payload1238 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2003-2004 | 2012-2013 |
MSRP | $32,990 | $47,100 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is the hotter of VW’s two hot hatchbacks, boasting more power than its Golf GTI platform mate, plus a standard all-wheel-drive system (AWD), known as 4Motion, and a commensurately higher base price that puts it in the same competitive set as the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla. The current-generation Golf R was launched as a 2022 model but gains a handful of small updates for 2025, including a new touchscreen infotainment system and two new styling packages. Verdict: It’s hard to fault the Golf R’s performance capabilities and everyday usability, but the same can be said of its GTI sibling. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.2L 250 hp V6 | 2.0L 328 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 6300 rpm | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm |
MPG City | 18 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.2L 250 hp V6 | 2.0L 328 hp I4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 6300 rpm | 328 hp @ 5850 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | Optional |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | Optional |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Optional |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 9.7 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3547 lbs | 3450 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 167.2 in | 169.1 in |
Width | 69.2 in | 81.6 in |
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 103.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1238 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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