2019 Golf GTI and 2019 Golf R Comparison
The Volkswagen Golf is an icon. It’s one of the most produced vehicles. Ever. The Golf GTI, when it was introduced back in 1975, single-handedly pioneered the concept of a hot hatch. Nowadays, its much more common to see performance-focused hatchbacks, but we’d like to take some time to appreciate the originals.
Today, we’re looking at the newest performance iterations of the iconic Volkswagen Golf, the limited-edition 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit and the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. This isn’t a comparison to see which is objectively better, but more an evaluation of the strengths of each.
Here are the differences between the 2019 Golf GTI and the 2019 Golf R.
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2019 Golf GTI vs 2019 Golf R Specs
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Rabbit |
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2019 Volkswagen Golf R |
| $29,995 | MSRP | $41,495 |
| 2.0L turbo 4-cyl | Engine | 2.0L turbo 4-cyl |
| 228 hp / 258 lb-ft | Horsepower / Torque | 288 hp / 280 lb-ft |
| FWD | Drivetrain | AWD |
| 7-speed automated-manual or 6-speed manual | Transmission | 7-speed automated-manual or 6-speed manual |
| 25/31/27 | Fuel Economy | 23/30/26 |
2019 Golf GTI
The 2019 Golf GTI features the same tight handling and performance that you’ve come to expect from the GTI line. It pairs a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission or 6-speed manual with a capable 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. It’s also quite feature-rich, with a limited-slip front differential, automatic wipers, LED foglights, heated mirrors and seats, and ambient interior lighting. It’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. Automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert are standard. The Rabbit Edition has special interior badging and upholstery, among other things.
2019 Golf R
The 2019 Golf R doesn’t mess around. It has the same transmission options as the GTI, but they are paired with a more powerful version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. To go along with that improved performance, the Golf R also has AWD, adaptive suspension dampers, and performance tires. Despite the racing capability, the Golf R has all the bells and whistles you’d expect on top-tier vehicle, like a leather upholstery, a premium audio system, and dual-zone automatic climate control. When it comes to safety, the R has everything the GTI has, plus front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning and mitigation, pedestrian detection lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and adaptive cruise control.
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