2023 Volkswagen Golf R wagon 0-100km/h & engine sound
2023 Volkswagen Golf R wagon 0-100km/h & engine sound, with and without launch control. Includes 1/4 mile and 0-200. Head over to https://performancedrive.com.au/2023-... four our full review.
2023 Volkswagen Golf R wagon
2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder
235kW (320PS) and 420Nm
Seven-speed dual-clutch auto, all-wheel drive
The latest Mk8 Golf R is available in five-door hatch and wagon format, however, there is currently a pause on new orders in Australia due to production-related delays. Both are powered by the latest tune of VW’s famous 2.0-litre EA888-based turbo four-cylinder engine, developing 235kW and an impressive 420Nm.
If you’re not a fan of hatchbacks or wagons, Volkswagen Australia also offers the Tiguan R which is basically identical, albeit 139kg heavier. The extra weight influences an increase in the official 0-100km/h time from 4.9 seconds in this to 5.1 in the Tiguan R.
Interestingly, the Golf R Wagon is priced from $69,990 and the Tiguan R is priced just $500 north, from $70,490 (both excluding on-road costs). We can see the Tiguan R being more popular as it does fit the fashionable SUV mould. For us though, the Golf R Wagon is the one that has our hearts beating with fondness... To continue reading simply follow the link to our review at the top.
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