Volkswagen Golf R vs Audi RS 3
Overview | |
Years produced2012-2013 | Years produced2017-2020 |
MSRP$44,090 | MSRP$58,900 |
Average price$34,146 | Average price |
Listings554 | Listings22 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummaryVolkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, 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 Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 315 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Torque280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower315 hp @ 5900 rpm | Horsepower401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3481 lbs | Curb Weight3649 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height55.6 in |
Length168.9 in | Length178.8 in |
Width70.4 in | Width78.1 in |
Wheelbase103.5 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload860 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012-2013 | 2017-2020 |
MSRP | $44,090 | $58,900 |
Average price | $34,146 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Volkswagen may have discontinued the standard Golf in North America, 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. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 315 hp I4 | 2.5L 401 hp I5 |
Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5900 rpm | 401 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 29 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | Standard |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 8.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3481 lbs | 3649 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.6 in |
Length | 168.9 in | 178.8 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 78.1 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 860 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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