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Compare Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Golf R

Volkswagen Golf GTI
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Select configuration:
$28,695
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.1
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Volkswagen Golf R
2022 Volkswagen Golf R
Select configuration:
$44,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Volkswagen Golf GTI
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Test Drive Rear Angle View
2018-2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Test Drive Dashboard
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Rearward Vision
Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Horsepower
228 hp @ 4700 rpm
315 hp @ 5350 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,133 lbs
N/A

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
26 MPG
26 MPG
City
23 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
30 MPG
30 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.9 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
303.6 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
396 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
168 in
N/A
Height
57.8 in
N/A
Max Width
70.8 in
N/A
Front Width
60.6 in
N/A
Rear Width
59.7 in
N/A
Wheelbase
103.6 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
5.1 in
N/A

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
17.4 ft³
9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
N/A

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
N/A

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A

Tires

Front Tire
P225/40HR18
N/A
Rear Tire
P225/40HR18
N/A
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Dark Iron Blue Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Pure White
  • Tornado Red
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Titan Black w/Clark Plaid, Cloth Seating Surfaces
N/A

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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