Volkswagen Scirocco vs Volkswagen Golf R

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1992 Volkswagen Scirocco
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2025 Volkswagen Golf R
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
$47,100MSRP
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1992 Volkswagen Scirocco
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Overview
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
$47,100MSRP
Overview
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Overview

Years produced

1974-1992

Years produced

2012-2013

MSRP

MSRP

$47,100

Listings

0

Listings

776

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Powerful engine

  • Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

Reviews Summary

Reviews 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

Engine

2.0L 328 hp I4

Drive Train

Drive Train

AWD

Seating Capacity

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

Horsepower

328 hp @ 5850 rpm

MPG City

MPG City

22

MPG Highway

MPG Highway

31
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1992 Volkswagen Scirocco
Not Available
Overview
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
$47,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
1992 Volkswagen Scirocco
Not Available
Overview
2025 Volkswagen Golf R
$47,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1974-1992
2012-2013
MSRP
$47,100
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.7

Expert reviews

7.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Great handling

  • Powerful engine

  • Standard all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Potentially polarizing design

  • Poor ergonomic design

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
2.0L 328 hp I4
Drive Train
AWD
Seating Capacity
5
Horsepower
328 hp @ 5850 rpm
MPG City
22
MPG Highway
31
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