We drive the Manual Golf R and decide if it's better than the DSG.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:20 What's new for 2023
0:35 Exterior and Exhaust
1:38 R Performance Package
1:50 AWD System
2:14 Under The Hood
2:47 Cargo Space
3:05 Interior
5:48 Pricing
6:18 Driving
14:36 Verdict
The Volkswagen Golf R has long been renowned for its blend of practicality, performance, and everyday usability, however, for true driving purists, nothing quite compares to the joy and engagement offered by a manual transmission. In this review, we delve into the world of the VW Golf R equipped with a manual gearbox, highlighting its features, flaws, performance, and overall driving experience.
What’s new and pricing
The Golf R is available in two trims for the 2023 model year, the fully-equipped Golf R from the prior model year, along with a limited-production Golf R 20th Anniversary Edition. MSRP for the 2023 Golf R starts at $44,740 for the six-speed manual transmission and $45,540 for the seven-speed DSG automatic.
Under The Hood
Is a reworked version of the 2.0 turbocharged I4 which delivers 315 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Power is routed through all four wheels and riven through either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. All U.S. cars come standard with the R-Performance package which includes a much sharper throttle and transmission and 15-position electronically controlled dampers.
VW has also revised its all-wheel-drive system so instead of the previous model’s center coupling it uses two electronically controlled clutch packs, one on each axle. Now the R can move power between the left and right wheels which greatly increases its ability to put the power down in the turns.
Compared to the old Golf R, the ride height is now 20mm lower, the springs and anti-roll bars have been stiffened by up to 10 percent, dampers, and bushings are upgraded, and the front subframe is now made from lightweight aluminum. Curb weight comes in at 3,404 lb.
2023 VW Golf R Manual Numbers
BASE PRICE: $44,740
PRICE AS TESTED: $45,835
VEHICLE TYPE: Front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
ENGINE: 2.0 turbocharged and inter-cooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4
POWER: 315 hp @ 5,900 rpm
TORQUE: 310 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
CURB WEIGHT 3,404 lb
ZERO to 60 mph: 5.0 seconds
TOP SPEED: 168 mph
TIRES and WHEELS: 19-inch alloys w/summer performance tires
EPA city/highway/combined: 20/28/23 mpg
FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 14.5 gallons
OUR OBSERVED: 22.8 mpg
PROS: Sensational in the turns, blazingly quick
CONS: Imprecise manual shifter, tricky clutch pedal
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