How fast is the VW Golf R?

155 mph
Top Speed and Acceleration The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is part of the new generation of Mk8 Golf models. Thanks to an improved powertrain, it can do 0-100 km/h (about 0-62 mph) in 4.7 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph.

Is RS3 faster than Golf R?

The Audi RS3 feels quite like the Golf R, but is even faster thanks to its 395bhp, 2.5-litre turbocharged engine. It, too, is four-wheel-drive, but Ford’s system – which can apportion up to 70% of engine power to the rear wheels – offers a bit more leeway for practised drivers to take the car beyond its limit of grip.

How long does a VW Golf take to get to 100 mph?

VW claims the car can get from 0–100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.5 seconds for DSG equipped models, or 5.7 seconds for cars fitted with a manual transmission. It employs a revised (5th-generation) Haldex 4motion all-wheel drive system.

What’s the top speed of a Volkswagen Golf R?

Like the outgoing model, the revised Golf R is fitted with an all-wheel-drive system. Performance remains unchanged despite the horsepower increase, so expect the Golf R to hit 62 mph in 4.9 seconds. Top speed remains locked at the usual 155 mph. Pricing for the Volkswagen Golf R starts from $39,785. That’s a $13,370 premium over the Golf GTI.

Is the Volkswagen Golf your the same as last year?

The 2019 Golf R is basically the same as last year. Volkswagen even adds a new special color program —called Spektrum—that unlocks 40 different exterior color options to paint your R. Most of these sweet paint choices were once worn by iconic VW models from history, in addition to the five standard colors.

Why does the Volkswagen Golf are have lag?

The R’s shorter gears (again, that second shift) and considerable turbo lag are what even that playing field. In traffic, you’re constantly aware of the need to work around the R’s lag—something you don’t experience in the GTI.