
Compare Volkswagen Golf-R
Volkswagen Golf R vs Subaru WRX & Honda Civic Type R
Why wait for life to pass you by when you can take control of your drive with a sleek, speedy sports car? With the Volkswagen Golf R, your dreams become reality! The turbocharged Golf R is what you crave when looking for a sports car that won't back down from a challenge. When you want to take control of life, consider the new Volkswagen Golf R!
Competition is only a good thing with vehicle selection. The Golf R finds competition in models like the Subaru WRX and Honda Civic Type R. Honda and Subaru offer unique looks at your vehicle options, and you can be sure that when comparing them to the Volkswagen Golf R, they'll present a worthy challenger. However, we're confident this Volkswagen sports car will show why it stays a step ahead of the crowd, allowing you to make the most of any drive. Check out our comparisons below and let us know if you want to set up a test drive!

Volkswagen Golf R vs. Subaru WRX
Choosing a sports car inevitably leads to seeing how much muscle resides under the hood. You won't miss out on power when you choose the Volkswagen Golf R! The lineup comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, pushing out 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. While the Subaru WRX doesn't back down from a challenge, the standard 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine only outputs 271 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Upgrading to the robust STI trim unlocks even more power, but the lineup still falls short of the Volkswagen Golf R powertrain.
Peace of mind isn't reserved for SUVs and sedans - sports cars equip numerous features to help guide you through the worst the road can throw at you. The Volkswagen Golf R comes standard with an array of driver assistance technology, including features like Active Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Assist, Forward Collision Warning with Autonomous Emergency Braking, and Rear Traffic Alert - you'll confidently explore roads and traffic situations without worry! The Subaru WRX can utilize Subaru's EyeSightâ„¢ Driver Assist Technology, but you won't get it standard - upgrading models and paying more for your new sports car will have to be the way you go.
Volkswagen Golf R vs. Honda Civic Type R
Let's take a peek under the hood of the Civic Type R versus the Golf R next. While the Honda sports car presents an impressive sight, offering a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, you'll find that the power level is up to the Golf R's standards with only 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque. The Volkswagen sports car's turbocharged 2.0-liter engine is all the power you'll need. With the 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive System, you can take your journey through road conditions that might make the Honda Civic Type R tread more cautiously - Honda doesn't offer an AWD system for its sports car.
Cozy and innovative features are added throughout the Volkswagen Golf R lineup, allowing you to customize your drive to your preferences. The lineup offers bolstered front seats with Nappa leather for a classy look, complete with blue and carbon-look accents. Convenient features like ambient lighting with 30 color choices and stainless-steel pedals provide a customizable look and feel you can appreciate. You'll even enjoy plenty of screen space, thanks to a 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster and 10-inch touchscreen. Unfortunately, the Honda Civic Type R can't match the Golf R when it comes to screen size - the lineup only offers a seven-inch digital gauge cluster and a seven-inch touchscreen.


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State College, PA 16801
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