Sandy VW Golf R Shows Desert Army Spec
22 Sep 2019, 20:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / While he may have been a Golf R owner, the guy says he's orded a C8 Corvette already. Let's he if he makes that look army-style too
Toyota Supra Drag Races Golf R, Results Are Surprising
3 Sep 2019, 21:10 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever since Volkswagen put a 2-liter turbo in the Golf (the 6 R), it's been problematic for real sports cars with rear-wheel-drive. Is the Supra its latest victi
Audi SQ2 and Cupra Ateca Drag Race Golf R and AMG A35: Hot Hatchs vs. Crossovers
16 Aug 2019, 18:36 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You've got two crossovers which way at least 50kg more going up against two hot hatchbacks, and the outcome isn't what you'd expect
Caddy R360 Has a Golf R Bumper and Audi R8 Fuel Cap
22 Jul 2019, 19:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The interior alone is more luxurious and sporty than any normal Volkswagen car, while the 360 horsepower turbo engine delivers a serious punch
Is the Mercedes-AMG A35 a Better Hot Hatch Than the Golf R?
11 Jul 2019, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The reviewer didn't find much separating the two, but the setup in the VW was a little sweeter and better polished. Mercedes, you just need to try harder
Can the Golf R and Megane RS Take on the Porsche Boxster GTS in a Drag Race?
29 Jun 2019, 20:55 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yes, there are more powerful hot hatchbacks out there, like the Audi RS3, but it's interesting to see for how long the Golf R can play this game
AMG A35 and Golf R Get Rematch Drag Race, Audi S3 Is There to Ruin Everything
16 Mar 2019, 21:18 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / This time, it's the Audi S3 that pulls away from the start and keeps stretching its lead over the Mercedes-AMG hot hatch
Mercedes-AMG A35 Drag Races Golf R and Civic Type R With Shocking Results
15 Mar 2019, 21:04 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Looking at the specs, as well as separate acceleration tests, we knew the Golf R was going to be faster than the A35. But who wins the badge contest?
Volkswagen eGolf-R Rendered as 500 HP AWD Hybrid from the Future
31 Jan 2019, 18:45 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The world isn't ready for an AWD hybrid Golf R because it would be heavy and expensive, but it should happen with a decade
900 HP Porsche 911 Turbo Races 640 HP Golf R, Gives It a Head Start
30 Dec 2018, 21:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Obviously, the Golf R can't touch a 900 horsepower 911 Turbo unless it has an engine swap. But it's nice to see the sportsmanship
2019 Golf R Does Sound Check With and Without Akrapovic Exhaust
29 Dec 2018, 19:28 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Don't feel bad if you can't spell or pronounce Akrapovic. We can't either, but they make some great exhaust systems, even if they're expensive
Crazy Golf R420 Chases Porsche 911 GT3 on the Nurburgring
9 Oct 2018, 20:59 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Yet more testing or the Golf R420, a car that Volkswagen said it wouldn't make? We could be looking at a limited edition model
400 HP Golf R Drag Races GLE 63 S Coupe and 2018 E63
30 Sep 2018, 19:27 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Either the Golf R has way more than 400 HP and some slick tires or this short runway heavily favors the lighter cars with less turbo lag
2019 VW Golf R Is Quirky Enough for Doug DeMuro
8 Aug 2018, 20:51 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We think he's wrong. The Golf R should be a little more exciting at over $40,000 and some of the materials aren't perfect, especially the seats
480 HP Modern Golf R Meets 415 HP Supercharged Golf R36 With Porsche Brakes
21 Jul 2018, 12:31 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / That's like the VW equivalent of a Porsche Stinger, minus the awesome interior makeover. Still, that supercharged V6 sound makes up for anything
The Golf R, Golf GTD, and Octavia RS Have Lost Thier Manual Gearboxes
29 Jun 2018, 17:49 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Due to WLTP, the SEAT Leon Cupra went down from 300 to 290 horsepower, so the Golf R hatchback might do the same. But will diesel hot hatches be thing in 2019?
Manual Golf R Races Auto Audi S3, Reveals Some Kind of Problem
7 Apr 2018, 18:23 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The auto gearbox is better at shifting gears, but the manual also boggs down in first or second gear. Still, it is more engaging
TNT Orange and Viper Green 2018 Golf R Duel Is About DSG vs. Manual
23 Feb 2018, 21:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Golf R is undeniably the most boring car in its segment, but it's the only one with a DSG gearbox (in America) and crazy colors help it stand out
Harry Metcalfe Drives Golf R, Likes Akrapovic Exhaust
23 Jan 2018, 19:54 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / You hear a lot of people buying the Golf GTI and R these days. They might not be the last word in excitement, but make good all-rounders
2018 Golf R Wagon Will Oversteer Slightly (On Winter Tires)
19 Dec 2017, 21:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Golf R Variant is the most expensive Golf model ever made. It's not a BMW M4, but it can be a little playful when asked to