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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs R: Differences & changes compared
The Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf GTI and R are the brand’s flagship performance cars. See how they differ in this side by side comparison.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport: Power increased to 221kW (296hp)
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport has almost Golf R levels of power and improved looks, but is still FWD.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport prototype (2021, eighth generation) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport prototype previews a new variant with race track inspired looks, including 18-in wheels and two level rear spoiler.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2021, Mark VIII, eighth generation) photos
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a 2L turbo I4 with 180kW (241hp) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft), 7-speed DCT, and FWD.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTE and GTD: More powerful, more boring
The 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, GTE and GTD have been revealed as nearly ready for production concepts, and they’re bland, but fast.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI concept (2020, Mark VIII, eighth generation) photos
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI has a 2L turbo I4 (EA888 Evo4) with 180kW (241hp) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft), 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG, and FWD.
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Volkswagen Up GTI (2018, NSF, Mark I, first generation) photos
The 2018 Volkswagen Up GTI has a 1L turbo I3 with 85kW (113hp) and 200Nm (148 lb-ft), 6-speed manual, FWD, 0-100km/h in 8.8s, and 15mm lower suspension.
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI and R to be only variants sold in the US?
Reportedly only the Mark VIII Volkswagen Golf performance models will be sold in the US, meaning the Alltrack, wagon and regular hatch models are out.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR (2019, Mark VII, seventh generation) photos
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR has a 2L turbo with 180kW (241hp), FWD, 7-speed DSG, 18″ or 19″ wheels, and front differential lock.
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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR Concept 3-door hatch (2018, Mark VII) photos
The 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR 3-door hatch has been previewed by a concept. It has FWD, a 2-liter turbo engine with 213kW (286hp) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft), 7-speed DCT, 18″ or 19″ wheels, microfiber trim, new aero, and an adjustable chassis.