S is for "simple," as one of our favorite hot hatches goes back to basics. We recently spent some time in a 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI that needed 6.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in our ...

We recently spent some time in a 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI that needed 6.4 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in our testing.

VW Golf R's advanced AWD system could leave Honda's Civic Type R spinning its wheels. Discover how its superior traction and ...

Volkswagen Golf R review – performance and 0-60 time Flagship 328bhp figure makes the Golf R about as quick as VAG hatchbacks get, Audi RS3 aside ...

Volkswagen Golf R at the 0-to-150-to-0-MPH Speed Test 2023 True to its autobahn roots, the Golf R makes 150 mph feel like no big deal.

2025 Volkswagen Golf R: 4 reasons to love it, 2 reasons to shy away The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about.

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission ...

UPDATE 6/11/24: As the Golf R's debut nears, Volkswagen has revealed that the refreshed hot hatch will produce 329 horsepower. This represents a 14-hp increase over the outgoing Golf R.

The Golf R feels faster than 315 hp and 300-ish lb-ft should, and Volkswagen's Direct Shift Gearbox deserves all the praise.

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is the last Golf to have a manual transmission in North America. Volkswagen of America The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R has rear seats that fold for more cargo space.

The 2025 VW Golf R is getting a performance bump for 2025, now sending 328 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque through a seven-speed automatic. This hot hatch will not feature a manual transmission.