Of course, the R faces competition from the other end of the spectrum, too; you can buy a maxed-out GTI Autobahn for $6,000 ...

At this moment in time, I can’t think of a quicker car for the task at hand than the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R. We’re on an ...

With hot hatches increasingly rare, VW's commitment to practical sports cars is admirable. But is a missing manual the only ...

The 2024 VW Golf R that boasts the optional DSG transmission has a curb weight of 3,472 pounds and a power-to-weight ratio of 0.89 horsepower per pound. Upgraded lightweight features for this year ...

The drop in power for the Golf R is mercifully subtle, by 10bhp to 296bhp, but the news also comes in light of VW’s decision to drop both the manual and three-door variants too, although this ...

Turbocharged power gives the Golf just enough pep. The GTI is perennially lauded in the "hot hatch" segment, with the Golf R taking it even further up the performance ladder. Two wagon options add ...

Your thumbs need to curve upward in a good grip ... which leads to an over-the-top move in the down swing. This robs you of power and solid contact with the ball. To feel these curved thumbs ...

Turbocharged power gives the Golf 1.8T plenty of pep. The GTI is a perennially lauded "hot hatch," with the Golf R taking it even further up the performance ladder. Two wagon options add incredible ...