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Volkswagen Golf R Specs and Generations

The Volkswagen Golf R sits at the top of the Golf family, pairing everyday hatchback practicality with performance hardware. Across its history it has appeared in several generations and body styles, each with its own character.

Volkswagen Golf R Generations

Volkswagen Golf R generations reach from the early Fourth Generation cars through to the Eighth Generation and its restyling. Represented body styles include three- and five-door hatchbacks, an Estate five-door and a Cabrio. Start by deciding which era suits you: older examples feel more analogue, newer ones more digital and more comprehensively equipped.

Volkswagen Golf R Specifications

Volkswagen Golf R specifications centre on gasoline power, though the details differ sharply between eras. Output, transmission choice, dimensions and equipment all belong to a particular generation and version, so check the exact car you are considering rather than assuming one set of specs covers the whole model.