MK7 Golf R versus...

[timetaker]

An interesting comparison.

Sports car comparison : Subaru WRX STI v Audi S3 v Volkswagen Golf R | CarAdvice

[whoalse]

Apologies for reviving an old thread which is very informative. Golf R has never been on my radar but with the Golf R Wagon coming out I certainly been reading more about R.

@WhiteJames, I'm currently running MkV GTI Pirelli which has stiffer suspension to standard GTI. I'm sure it's not as smooth-riding as newer GTIs. I'm wondering whether the R is much harsher than Pirelli.

R vs R Wagon - I'm sure VW will have to adapt the suspension for the extra 60kg at the rear. There's not many write up on R Wagon yet esp comparing south the R.

Not in the rush, but looking at R Wagon and CLA250 Shooting Brake. Having said that, my missus just suggested why not Mk7 Standard GTI due to the growth in interior space and boot.

Any input from you guys, esp @WhiteJames are much appreciated......

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[GoGTI]

Apologies for reviving an old thread which is very informative. Golf R has never been on my radar but with the Golf R Wagon coming out I certainly been reading more about R.

@WhiteJames, I'm currently running MkV GTI Pirelli which has stiffer suspension to standard GTI. I'm sure it's not as smooth-riding as newer GTIs. I'm wondering whether the R is much harsher than Pirelli.
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I'd like to know about this too. Currently have a mk5 GTI and would be keen to know how the mk7 R compares in ride and NVH. I'd like to upgrade but I don't think I'd like a downgrade in ride and comfort. I'd be happy if it's on par or better than the mk5. If worse, it might sway me to the PP GTI.

Thanks

[Mikey1]

I'd like to know about this too. Currently have a mk5 GTI and would be keen to know how the mk7 R compares in ride and NVH. I'd like to upgrade but I don't think I'd like a downgrade in ride and comfort. I'd be happy if it's on par or better than the mk5. If worse, it might sway me to the PP GTI.

Thanks

As an owner of both cars, I can say the difference in NVH and ride comfort are a revelation. Having DCC in the R allows you to set the dampers to Comfort setting, which I rarely deviate from, and the ride/handling mix offers the best compromise for normal everyday conditions. However, the difference in traction is the biggest winner for me, where the Mk5 GTI suferred from axle tramp whenever the front wheels lost grip, which was far too often. The grip in the R is huge, even in the wet.

[elcubano]

Hi All,

I am in the market for a newish Golf mk7 and i have no idea which one to choose. We (wife) already have a MKVI TDI Bluemotion and it is great, great fuel efficiency, so now i need to balance it out and get a performance model.

I have trawled through many a forum and i keep over thinking what i actually want.

In my mind when i am day dreaming whilst staring at a wall, it goes something like this, "i want the R, but do i need the R, I like the GTi, but might as well go the GTi PP, but if i go the GTi PP why not just go the R." then it goes round in circles, i am sure many of you have been at this cross roads.

I know it comes down to budget and personal preference, though I am just curious as to what you guys picked and why?

Has anyone been able to pick up an R for around the 50K mark in VIC? If i can get an R with leather and hopefully a moon roof for 50k i'd sign up.

Does anyone know which fiscal year VW Australia work on?
Has anyone done the maths on resale and at which year it is best to offload the car and get a new one.

Sorry about the random ad hoc questions but i'm trying to get this all out of my mind before i forget it all.

My main question is,

Which Golf did you purchase and why?

thanks dubbers!!!!!!

DAS AUTO

[Jimi]

It's hard to split them. I think it depends a bit on the transmission.

DSG, I think you can rule out the base GTI. If you are going to get a normal GTI DSG then the PP isn't much more.

Then it's a tough decision between the PP and R.

Manual there is a bigger split. It's the cheapest option in base GTI form. A manual R would be the goif you were keen on the PP but couldn't stomach the DSG. I occasionally think I should have got an R.

[bobcrusader]

I came from an AWD, so wanted AWD again. I also knew I would be tuning my car, and you quickly reach practical limits with FWD. The R having the bigger turbo and upgraded internals also means it should handle bigger power more reliably.

[elcubano]

i will definitely be going manual transmission as i get bored of auto.

isn't a manual these days an anti-theft benefit?

[elcubano]

i read somewhere that the AWD wasn't a true fulltime AWD system, power only gets directed to the back wheels as the car needs it. So part time AWD?

[bobcrusader]

Yes, part time AWD. So when I plant my foot on a wet day, it is AWD, not no-wheel-drive. But cruising down the highway, I'm not wasting petrol spinning an extra diff.