We are not out to declare a winner in this on-paper sibling rivalry, but to help you understand how Volkswagen split its GTI ...

The Golf R differs from the GTI (the only two Golfs on sale in the U.S. today) in style and engine output. The R uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine delivering 315 hp and 295 pound ...

2025 Volkswagen Golf R Gains Power. The updated Golf improves on the outgoing model year with 13 more horsepower, for a new total of 328 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque through all four wheels, making ...

While the Golf GTI and Golf R will live on, the 2024 model year marks enthusiasts’ last chance to get the legendary hot hatches with three pedals — the manual transmission is dead for 2025.

Mechanically, there wasn't really anything wrong with the MK8 Volkswagen GTI and Golf R. In fact, they were both pretty awesome. Redesigning an icon like the MK7 Golf is no easy task, but ...

The Golf R may also gain more power, improving on the current 315-hp output. UPDATE 6/11/24: As the Golf R's debut nears, Volkswagen has revealed that the refreshed hot hatch will produce 329 ...