What is the difference between the Golf GTI and Golf R?

What is the difference between the Golf GTI and Golf R?

Another major difference between the GTI and R is that the Golf R offers drivers all-wheel drive and the Golf GTI is only offered in front-wheel drive. Other differences include different wheel size and style and various other different interior design differences.

What does GTI R stand for?

Racing
What is the Golf R? The VW Golf R is a performance hatchback with the addition of premium touches and technology to the VW Golf GTI. What does the R stand for in Golf R? The R in Golf R stands for Racing.

What’s the difference between the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf R?

Advantage: Golf R. The least-expensive version of the Volkswagen Golf GTI costs $27,595, while the entry-level Golf R starts at $40,395. That’s a whopping difference, and for anyone seeking a budget daily driver that offers turbocharged tuning potential, the GTI looks like a screaming deal in comparison.

Can a golf are be tuned without opening the engine?

The Gen3 2.0 TSI EA888 unit responds so well to tuning. It’s now possible to create a big-power Golf R, without the need to open up the engine. The time and money savings make this a very attractive proposition.

How much horsepower does a GTI golf have?

Well, while the regular GTI made 200 horsepower, this one makes almost double that—a claimed 360 horses. Heck, even compared to the current Golf R, that’s a lot of power. And with so much twist routed to the front wheels, you’d be safe to expect it to torque-steer like crazy. But it doesn’t.

When did the Volkswagen Golf are come out?

The Volkswagen Golf was a compact family car introduced in 1974. It sold well. It was practical. But, it left a lot to be desired for anyone that valued a car for more than just an A to B machine. The GTI variant of the Golf was a major improvement but starting in the 4th generation, Volkswagen dropped the hammer with the Golf R.