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2003-2017
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5/5
Comfort
5/5
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5/5
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4.5/5
Interior Design
5/5
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5/5
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2017 Volkswagen Golf R
Trim: Manual
by
ParkerM
on 07-31-2020
The perfect blend between sensible and fun
This makes a great daily driver. It's pretty quick and fun, it looks good, it has a great sound system, android auto/apple car play, the interior is nice, the suspension is sporty but not super stiff and uncomfortable. It's good on gas for a sports car, and has lots of room for cargo. My 6'7" friend sat in the back for 8 hours pretty comfortably.
There is tons of aftermarket support for this car. You can make it look and drive however you want relatively easily.
The only complaint I have is the clutch is garbage. If you plan on adding any power at all you'll need an upgraded clutch first.
Overall
4.5
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2010 Volkswagen Golf R
by
Nikki8328
on 07-16-2017
Great car
this car is excellent! it is surprisingly spacious inside and very peppy, as well as being reliable. Feels very sturdy and fun to drive. Definitely recommend!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
by
LucasL
on 10-20-2016
THE PERFECT EVERYDAY FUN CAR
This car is by far the best everyday/ all year round car I have ever driven. Performs well when you need her to. and its spacious and practical. interior quality is nice- engineering top notch, cornering and driving experience is excellent! as long as you have a few bucks extra to pay for gas as I only got avg 480km/tank.
The true car enthusiast car. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who likes car, period!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2013 Volkswagen Golf R
by
Hobbes07
on 01-26-2016
Performance
Just bought mine, used. Have to say that (coming from an 07 GTI) that this car corners phenomenally better than the GTI. Doesn't feel as quick and exciting as the GTI (when accelerating), but the tight, solid cornering feeling that AWD provides is just amazing.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
Trim: 5 Dr Special Ed. 2.0T 4M 6sp
by
RDriver
on 12-10-2014
As good as 4 cylinder hachbacks can get
Truly and amazing experience; comfort, performance and style all in one package. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
by
drchris
on 11-08-2014
Golf R - The perfect blend of fun and practicality
The VW Golf has always been the hatchback to beat, but this high performance version adds the fun factor to its versatility and capability. A 256HP 2.0L turbo charged power plant mated to a smooth shifting 6-speed manual transmission with AWD puts a smile on your face every time you get behind the wheel. The sweet sound from the quad exhaust is complimented by an excellent sound system with Navigation and Blue tooth, adding luxury to this power hatch. And with the large 5th door opening and fully flat folding rear seats you can take it all with you on those long weekend getaways. A great mix of utility and uber fun!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
by
vdubber
on 03-25-2014
So much better than you would expect
I have had the Golf R for two years. It seemed a little pricey at first, but once you have lived with it you realize that it is a huge step up on any other Golf model. I have had no problems whatsoever. The performance is amazing, but at the same time it is a quiet, comfortable ride. The only minor complaint I would have is that the nav system can be a little clunky compared to others I have used, but once you get used to its idiosyncrasies it's no longer a problem.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2013 Volkswagen Golf R
by
Fontaine12
on 03-11-2014
Comfy, fun, reliable!
reliable, fun to drive, great in the winter. Never had any problems. One of the smoothest cars I have ever driven.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2013 Volkswagen Golf R
Trim: Loaded - Leather and Dynaudio
by
Caraholic
on 09-25-2013
This is NO GTI
As a former MKV and MK6 GTI owner, I was a bit skeptical of how different the Golf R would be. Given that the platform of the Golf R is the AUDI TT-S, the car is dramatically different. It is very comfortable vehicle while still remaining firm and compliant on roads. I looked at many comparables (WRX/STI, Genesis 3.8, etc), and none could compare in overall fit, finish, driving manners, and especially interior quality. Sure its more expensive, but there is a reason for that. The car is an absolute GEM.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
by
Matt-Delbeke
on 08-01-2013
The Golf R - Thoses who know, know
Only 750 in Canada, the R is the top of the VW range. Comfort, speed, handling and fun, anyone who knows, knows the Golf R, enough said
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2013 Volkswagen Golf R
by
Trini_Mon
on 03-17-2013
OMG AMAZING !
Loving this car.....simply as that ! I owned one before and just fell in love with it. So I knew that I had to get another. Just soooooo comfy and an amazing ride GET ONE PPL !!
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
4/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
by
eurotrash2000
on 12-12-2012
its an r32 don't get much better
drove it like a boss , used it on the track and on the rd. went to the states and back in it multiple times as well as many family outings and camping. great amount of space for such a small car. sticks to the road.
Overall
4.0
Comfort
4/5
Performance
4/5
Fuel Economy
3/5
Interior Design
4/5
Exterior Styling
4/5
Reliability
4/5
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2003 Volkswagen Golf R
by
ian
on 11-13-2012
best car
Positioned above the vaunted GTI in Volkswagen's Golf model range, the latest Golf R sticks with an all-wheel-drive configuration but ditches the naturally aspirated V6 of the previous iteration for a high-output turbo four. Though still not the quickest car in its class, the Golf R boasts tight handling, a smooth-shifting transmission and a well-trimmed interior.
The Golf R features a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four, shared with the Audi TTS, that makes a healthy 256 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque. Whereas the outgoing car came exclusively with a six-speed dual clutch gearbox, a six-speed manual transmission is now the sole option.
Overall
5.0
Comfort
5/5
Performance
5/5
Fuel Economy
5/5
Interior Design
5/5
Exterior Styling
5/5
Reliability
5/5
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