Compare 2023 Volkswagen Golf R - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $44,740 | $42,900 | $44,900 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $42,951 | $40,157 | $43,284 |
| Destination | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,395 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | N/A | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Digital/analog | Digital/analog | Digital/analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Delay |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | N/A | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Head-up Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | N/A | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Adjustable |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Foldable | N/A |
| Heated Rear Seats | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Nappa Leather | BRIN NAUB Simulated Suede/leatherette | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM With 360L AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 9 Harman/kardon | 8 JBL | 9 Bose |
| Amplifier | 480W | 800W | Standard |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Drive Connect Cloud Navigation (1-year Trial Subscription) With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year | Safety Connect (up To 10-year Trial Subscription) | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam | LED Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cornering Lights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Park Distance Control W/Park Assist | N/A | Rear Park Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) | Lane Departure Alert (LDA) W/Steering Assist | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/20,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (24 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/25,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | GM TOTAL Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 72 Months/100,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 24 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 24 Months/20,000 Miles | 24 Months/25,000 Miles | 12 Months/12,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum/composite | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black W/chrome Accents |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Liftgate | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote W/tilt Down |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P235/35YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40YR20.0 BSW Run-flat Performance |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 275/35YR20 |
| Wheels | 19" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 18" Black Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-3 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | OHV |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| 4WD Shift | N/A | Electronic | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Ride Control | Standard | N/A | Magnetic Ride Control |
| Adaptive Suspension | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | StabiliTrak |
| Sequential Shift Control | Optional | N/A | Driver Shift Control |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.27 | 3.45 | 3.73 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.9 " | 173.6 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.4 " | 72.8 " | 74.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.7 " | 58.2 " | 53.1 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 1.6L I-3 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 315 @ 5,900 Rpm | 300 @ 6,500 Rpm | 455 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 280 @ 1,900 Rpm | 273 @ 3,000 Rpm | 455 @ 4,400 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 20 Mpg | 21 Mpg | 16 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 28 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | N/A | N/A | 4.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | N/A | N/A | 12.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | N/A | N/A | 115 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | N/A | N/A | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | N/A | N/A | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.44/3.53 " | 4.07/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,404 Lbs. | 3,285 Lbs. | 3,696 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,453 Lbs. | 4,220 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 926 Lbs. | 970 Lbs. | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 " | 103.9 " | 110.7 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 62.6 " | 63.0 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 62.6 " | 62.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 19.6 '' | 18.1 '' | N/A |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.3 " | N/A |
| Drag Coefficient | .33 | .35 | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.0 " | 43.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.0 " | 29.9 " | 29.9 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.5 " | 38.4 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | 37.6 " | 33.5 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 53.9 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 46.3 " | 45.5 " | 45.7 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | 53.9 " | 54.5 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | 54.5 " | 50.3 " |
| Luggage Volume | 19.9 Cu.ft. | 17.8 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 34.5 Cu.ft. | N/A | 9.1 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 92 Cu.ft. | 85 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $1.22 | $1.19 | $1.31 |
| Depreciation | $25,140 | $24,347 | $24,073 |
| Fees and Taxes | $4,498 | $4,304 | $4,507 |
| Fuel Cost | $9,460 | $9,242 | $11,391 |
| Insurance | $8,545 | $8,200 | $8,727 |
| Maintenance | $3,264 | $3,292 | $5,957 |
| Repairs | $1,108 | $1,618 | $2,064 |
| Opportunity Costs | $827 | $807 | $899 |
| Total Cost | $60,915 | $59,550 | $65,583 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | N/A | good |
| Chest | good | N/A | good |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Evaluation | good | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | N/A | good |
| Hip/Thigh | good | N/A | good |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | N/A | good |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | good | N/A | good |
| Roof Strength | good | N/A | acceptable |
| Restraints | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | marginal | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | acceptable | N/A | good |
| Ease of Use | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| Head/Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | good | N/A | good |
| Front Crash Prevention | superior | N/A | basic |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | good | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | N/A | good |
