Volkswagen Golf R
Refreshed for 2025, the high-performance Golf R sports a more aggressive front fascia, while the interior receives an updated infotainment system and improved ergonomics. The German hot hatch uses a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that now generates 328 hp, which is sent to all four wheels. The manual gearbox has been eliminated, leaving only a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. Fortunately, the latter is a proven unit and a good match for the engine.
Volkswagen Golf R
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$50,595 (2024) |
| Fees | CA$1,950 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$952/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 315 hp @ 5,600 rpm (235 kW) |
| Torque | 295 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,600 rpm (400 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Compact sports car |
| Assembly | Wolfsburg, DE |
| Generation | 8 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 10.5 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 9.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 591 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 217 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/35R19 |
| Rear tires | P235/35R19 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,290 mm (169″) |
| Width | 1,789 mm (70″) |
| Height | 1,458 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) |
| Weight | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 564 l and 977 l |
| Fuel tank | 55 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 3.7 s |
| Top speed | 270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 36 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | N/A |
| Reliability | N/A |
| Safety | N/A |
| Infotainment | N/A |
| Driving | N/A |
| Overall | N/A |
| Average | N/A |