Mk7 Golf R Discussion Thread

[Cantgiveyouthat]

Hi folks,
I've been trying to compare the weights of the R, GTIPP and S3. I'm struggling to get numbers that I am sure are like for like. Using VW UK and AUS gives different answers and I can only find Audi UK weight for the S3. The UK numbers have the PP a full 125kg lighter than the R but only 45kg ahead of the S3. The standard extras must be the difference. If anyone has better details I'd be interested. Thanks

[MattyMcFly]

"That wonderful news comes from Car and Driver who received confirmation directly from VW’s R&D boss Heinz-Jakob Neusser."

When VW makes an official press release you will know it is going into production.

Sure mate. Just sharing the story FWIW because I thought it would interest people. Perhaps I should have been more careful with my choice of words to save you the trouble of quoting the story. I do applaud your considered use of Italics and Bold though.

[andrew7]

^ Looks fantastic Sekas. Lapis Blue FTW My car has docked in Melbourne should have in 2 weeks or so (must have been a 2nd batch of R's just following initial dealer stock).

I've gone for leather, huge step up from cloth, heated seats std with leather are a winner on cold Vic mornings!

Re my great deal, had a few pm's remember corporate pricing got me a long way there then dealer relationship pushed it into sensational territory. Bargain hard peeps!

[Dutch77]

Hi folks,
I've been trying to compare the weights of the R, GTIPP and S3. I'm struggling to get numbers that I am sure are like for like.

I can see your problem, and I think comparing like for like across borders will be difficult due to the different spec levels.

The weights I have come across are:

GTI PP (DSG) 1364kg (carsales)
R (Manual) 1416kg (carsales)
R (DSG) 1435kg (carsales)
S3 (?) 1395kg (ex USA)

Might need to wait for the S3 to pop up in carsales and see how it is listed there. Normally those figures are for base spec and are usually accurate.

[Jimi]

The RVCS website should have accurate and consistent info though I haven't checked the R or S3.

Certification Unit Search

[Ryan_R]

From what I've seen the DSG just about always weighs 20kg more than the equivalent manual

[readerr0r]

I can see your problem, and I think comparing like for like across borders will be difficult due to the different spec levels.

The weights I have come across are:

GTI PP (DSG) 1364kg (carsales)
R (Manual) 1416kg (carsales)
R (DSG) 1435kg (carsales)
S3 (?) 1395kg (ex USA)

Might need to wait for the S3 to pop up in carsales and see how it is listed there. Normally those figures are for base spec and are usually accurate.

Carsales specs are just pulled from redbook, use their website instead. Its all there, complete with options and their costs too.

Car Prices - Car Research - Search Car Prices & Values Online - RedBook.com.au

[fletcher]

My golf 7R owners manual has no mention of the R model. Has any 7R owners received a manual that includes the R variant. thanks Fletch.

[fletcher]

Hi, has any 7R owners received an owners manual that mentions the R variant. Thanks Fletch

[team_v]

Hi, has any 7R owners received an owners manual that mentions the R variant. Thanks Fletch

I don't think there is a specific Golf R owners manual as it is essentially identical in underpinnings to the GTI.