Is the Golf GTI better than the R?
Our pick: VW Golf R It may be a little more expensive than the GTI, but the Golf R is substantially faster, even better to drive and no less usable every day. Given its lofty reputation, the R is likely to hold more of its value over the coming years as well.
Is the Golf R faster than the Type R?
Like the Type R, the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R has a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. However, it makes 315 hp and 310 lb-ft. Car and Driver estimates that it’s about 300-400 pounds heavier than the Civic Type R. But even so, it’s slightly faster.
Is the Golf R lower than GTI?
As expected, the R’s suspension is beefed up relative to its humbler Golf brethren. The car sits 0.8-inch lower than the standard Golf and is even lower than the MkVIII GTI. Spring rates front and rear are both up 10 percent compared to the old R, and the anti-roll bar is 10-percent stiffer, too.
What’s the difference between the Volkswagen Golf R and Volkswagen Type R?
It seems even faster than it is, and that’s the essential difference in the way these two cars drive: The Golf R is refinement and grace personified, the Type R is pure adrenaline. Those contrasting character traits are accurately reflected in both cars’ cabins.
How much does the Honda Civic Type R cost compared to Volkswagen?
Both the Civic Type R and the Golf R come fully equipped for battle at their base prices: $37,230 for the Honda and $41,365 for the VW. Both are propelled by powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-fours working through six-speed manual transmission, though a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is an $1100 option on the Golf R.
What is the difference between a Honda Type R and Type R?
The big mechanical difference between them is that the Type R is a front-driver while the R employs all-wheel drive—a theoretical advantage at the drag strip with power levels this high. Both wear summer performance tires, big brakes, and adaptive dampers.
What kind of engine does the Volkswagen Golf R have?
Both are propelled by powerful turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-fours working through six-speed manual transmission, though a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is an $1100 option on the Golf R.