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Races and Chases Drag race: Lamborghini Urus, Audi TT-RS, Porsche Cayman GT4, VW Golf R

Drag race: Lamborghini Urus, Audi TT-RS, Porsche Cayman GT4, VW Golf R

The Volkswagen Auto Group goes for a drag race
By Anton Andres 13 September 2021
10:06 Races and Chases UK: Can the VW Golf R beat a V8-powered Audi SQ7 in a drag race?

UK: Can the VW Golf R beat a V8-powered Audi SQ7 in a drag race?

Hot hatch versus SUV twice its engine size – which do you think won?
By Jacob Oliva 25 August 2021
Official 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Estate debuts as all the car you'll ever need

2022 Volkswagen Golf R Estate debuts as all the car you'll ever need

The best all-rounder from VW is back with more power than ever and a Drift mode.
By Adrian Padeanu 06 July 2021
04:53 Aftermarket / Tuning VW Golf R Mk7.5 with Audi RS3 engine has 800+ bhp, sounds brutal

VW Golf R Mk7.5 with Audi RS3 engine has 800+ bhp, sounds brutal

It's joined on camera by a heavily modded Golf R Mk6.
By Adrian Padeanu 01 June 2021
10:33 Races and Chases VW Golf R Mk8 shows off its differences drag racing Golf R Mk7.5

VW Golf R Mk8 shows off its differences drag racing Golf R Mk7.5

The new Golf R is more powerful than the outgoing model, but it’s heavier, too.
By Anthony Alaniz 21 May 2021
07:36 Spy photos New VW Golf R estate spied carving Nurburgring corners like a boss

New VW Golf R estate spied carving Nurburgring corners like a boss

Oh, the anticipation.
By Christopher Smith 13 May 2021
15:05 Races and Chases 2021 VW Golf R drag races Audi RS6 Avant, VAG wins

2021 VW Golf R drag races Audi RS6 Avant, VAG wins

The most powerful Golf versus its luxurious cousin. Which one's quicker?
By Jacob Oliva 09 May 2021
01:47 Races and Chases Watch two Volkswagen Golf Rs drag race on snow because AWD rules

Watch two Volkswagen Golf Rs drag race on snow because AWD rules

It's part of a new web series showcasing the feisty VeeDub on slick surfaces.
By Christopher Smith 11 April 2021
15:57 Races and Chases Audi S3 and VW Golf R duke it out in 0-60 mph sprint, braking tests

Audi S3 and VW Golf R duke it out in 0-60 mph sprint, braking tests

Not a proper drag race, but still very intriguing.
By Matthew Crisara 08 April 2021
06:11 Races and Chases New Volkswagen Golf R hits GPS-verified 172 mph on German Autobahn

New Volkswagen Golf R hits GPS-verified 172 mph on German Autobahn

The hot-hatch is fast.
By Anthony Alaniz 03 April 2021
08:25 Races and Chases R you ready? VW Golf R fights Honda Civic Type R in drag race

R you ready? VW Golf R fights Honda Civic Type R in drag race

They have similar power, but there's a big difference in performance.
By Chris Bruce 26 March 2021
Spy photos VW Golf R estate spied virtually undisguised with full roll cage

VW Golf R estate spied virtually undisguised with full roll cage

The prototype also had a pair of body-hugging Recaro seats.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 March 2021
18:59 Aftermarket / Tuning 2021 VW Golf R dyno run in UK suggests the hot hatch is underrated

2021 VW Golf R dyno run in UK suggests the hot hatch is underrated

The engine isn't even broken in yet.
By Christopher Smith 20 March 2021
09:35 Races and Chases 2021 VW Golf R drag races its luxury hot hatch rivals

2021 VW Golf R drag races its luxury hot hatch rivals

Do we have a new hot hatch king?
By Chris Okula 14 March 2021
14:16 Races and Chases Watch the new VW Golf R hit 60 mph in four seconds flat

Watch the new VW Golf R hit 60 mph in four seconds flat

It’s back, and better than ever.
By Matthew Crisara 03 March 2021
Spy photos 2022 Golf R Estate spy photos show long-roofed VW testing in the snow

2022 Golf R Estate spy photos show long-roofed VW testing in the snow

Just reveal it already.
By Anthony Alaniz 19 February 2021
Breaking VW Golf R with more power shows up in the owner's manual

VW Golf R with more power shows up in the owner's manual

Is the Golf R Plus happening after all?
By Adrian Padeanu 02 February 2021
Spy photos 2022 Golf R Estate spied without camouflage as VW's best all-rounder

2022 Golf R Estate spied without camouflage as VW's best all-rounder

This is pretty much it.
By Adrian Padeanu 19 January 2021
05:20 Races and Chases Watch the new VW Golf R's drift mode do its thing

Watch the new VW Golf R's drift mode do its thing

Slide whenever you want.
By Chris Bruce 30 December 2020
09:03 Races and Chases Watch the new VW Golf R hit 163 mph on a dark Autobahn

Watch the new VW Golf R hit 163 mph on a dark Autobahn

That number is faster than the factory rating.
By Chris Bruce 17 December 2020
Pricing Golf R goes on sale with £39k asking price

Golf R goes on sale with £39k asking price

And the new GTI Clubsport is only around £2,000 cheaper.
By James Fossdyke 04 December 2020
01:14 Rumours VW shoots down rumours of hotter Golf R plus

VW shoots down rumours of hotter Golf R plus

This hatch is hot enough.
By Chris Bruce 15 November 2020
Official 2022 Volkswagen Golf R revealed as the most powerful Golf ever

2022 Volkswagen Golf R revealed as the most powerful Golf ever

And it’s one of the most technologically advanced Golfs, too.
By Jeff Perez 03 November 2020
05:16 Spy photos 2021 VW Golf R prototype spied sounding like it has a manual gearbox

2021 VW Golf R prototype spied sounding like it has a manual gearbox

You'll be able to get it with a manual or a dual-clutch gearbox.
By Chris Bruce 30 October 2020
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