Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Volkswagen Golf R Comparison

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Things we like	Powerful 2.0L Turbo engine Comfortable and spacious interiors Refined manual and automatic transmission. Read More	Sporty exterior Elegant interior styling Excellent performance  Read More
Things we don't like	Most expensive in its class Adaptive cruise control available on top-grade only Average safety scores Read More	Expensive Slow manual version  Turbo lag at low speeds  Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Direct Fuel Injection	Direct Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio	9.6:1	9.6:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	AWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1996 cc	1983 cc
Power	228 hp	288 hp
Torque	350 Nm	380 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	50 L	55 L
Length	4267 mm	4277 mm
Width	1798 mm	1798 mm
Ground Clearance	127 mm	122 mm
Wheel Base	2631 mm	2629 mm
Front Tread	1539 mm	1542 mm
Rear Tread	1516 mm	1516 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	1375 kg	1497 kg
Gross Weight	1900 kg	1980 kg
Front Headroom	975 mm	975 mm
Front Legroom	1046 mm	1046 mm
Rear Headroom	968 mm	968 mm
Rear Legroom	904 mm	904 mm
Cargo Volume	--	646 L
Height	--	1435 mm

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	18 Inch	19 Inch
Tyre Size	225/40 R18	235/35 R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R18	R19

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.4 m	5.4 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	--	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	Yes	Yes
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Cruise Control	--	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	--	Yes
Keyless Entry	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	No	Yes
Navigation System	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	--
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Roof Rail	No	No
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping System Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Traffic Alert, Lane Keeping System
Headlamp Type	--	LED LED

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