Volkswagen
Volkswagen's all-wheel drive performance hatch. Successor to R32. Mk7 R is the modern AWD Golf benchmark.
The Volkswagen Golf R is the all-wheel drive performance variant of the Golf, succeeding the R32. Multiple generations of Golf R have refined the formula: turbocharged 2.0 four-cylinder, 4Motion AWD, and chassis tuning that competes with the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-AMG A45. The Golf R came in numerous generations. The Mk6 R (2010-2013) was the first to use the modern 2.0 turbo. The Mk7 R (2014-2020) is widely considered the best Golf R era. The Mk8 R (2022+) makes 315 horsepower and competes with the BMW M2 and Audi RS3 in the AWD performance hatch segment. On WhipJury, Golf R submissions are common, particularly Mk7 and Mk8 generations. Modified Golf Rs with various tunes, suspension, and exhaust modifications are common.
R32 (Mk5 R, 2008-2009). First R to use 2.0 turbo era didn't include R32; it was actually Mk6 R that first used 2.0T.
Mk6 R (2010-2013). Modern 2.0T, 4Motion AWD.
Mk7 R (2014-2020). Widely considered best Golf R.
Mk8 R (2022+). Current. 315 horsepower, drift mode.