Make no mistake, the Golf R is a much quicker car than its GTI sibling. With 296bhp and 280lb ft, it simply has more fire in the boiler room, greater aerobic reach at the top end and the all-drive ...

Amongst the Golf 7.5’s updates, so too was the cull of any real diversity to the Golf R range. Available only as a five-door DSG (and estate), the Golf R is priced at £36,180 – a fair chunk ...

So why does almost nobody buy one? When did you last see a Volkswagen Golf R Estate on the road? I’m not talking about the Mk7 (which sold well because of ridiculously cheap lease deals), but ...

VW CEO Thomas Schafer faced off against VW R lead engineer Jonas Thielebein. The CEO drove a Golf R Black Edition ... to the shorter 4,284 mm (168.7 inches) hatchback. Below is a breakdown ...

0-62mph officially takes 4.7 seconds in the hatch and 4.9 seconds in the estate ... If that's not enough space, the VW Golf R Estate offers up 611 litres of boot space, making it a very practical and ...

The VW Golf Estate is a very practical family wagon. The boot is generously proportioned and it’s a comfortable car with a wide range of engines that all offer good performance and economy.

7 than it does the saloon across Europe. That's because estate cars are effortlessly practical ... 7 don't feel quite as nice as the new VW Golf, but it's something that you get used to.

The VW Golf Estate is a very practical family wagon. The boot is generously proportioned and it’s a comfortable car with a wide range of engines that all offer good performance and economy.

Opting for the 150PS variant improves performance further, with a 0-62mph sprint in 8.7 seconds. Both make the Golf ... R-Line door sill protectors and ‘Carbon Grey’ dashboard trim complete the sporty ...