Volkswagen Golf SportWagen vs Volkswagen Golf R
Overview | |
Years produced2012-2013 | Years produced2015-2019 |
MSRP$44,090 | MSRP$21,895 |
Average price$34,146 | Average price |
Listings554 | Listings134 |
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 | 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 Weight3113 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 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2012-2013 | 2015-2019 |
MSRP | $44,090 | $21,895 |
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 | 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 | 3113 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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