Akrapovic VS Stock Exhaust Sound Comparison VW Golf R (MK8) - Is a £3600 Titanium Exhaust Worth it?

In today's video we're showcasing two of Volkswagen's flagship performance Golf R's in our showroom for an exhaust comparison! Both are completley stock specification but one of them is a little spicier than the other rocking the R - Performance package, featuring the Akrapovic R-Performance Titanium Sport Exhaust System that is a factory optional upgrade costing £3,605!
Which exhaust system do you prefer? Leave your thoughts in the comments section!
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Akrapovic R-Performance Titanium Sport Exhaust System (£3,605):
Lightweight Titanium saving 7KG: Producing a unique & sporty exhaust note that has been engineered to perfection by Akrapovic
Valve Control System to increase or decrease exhaust noise via a button in the cabin
Akrapovic Quad Perforated Tailpipes in Satin Rose Gold
Genuine Volkswagen Factory Optional Extra
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[@GJYT23]

That black and blue thumbnail could a perfect wrap

[@Beuker2000]

I have akrapovic and i think it is well worth it 😁

[@mrpolicemen1]

I have it too, but not satisfied, do you have sound on both sides ? I have only on the left one 🤔🤔

[@Beuker2000]

@@mrpolicemen1 i think left is more. The difference with akrapovic compared to stock is pretty big as i have heard the difference, and much louder pops. But we need to be realistic that it is a 2020+ golf with OPF haha. They did a great job imo.

[@waquarahmad9447]

Sounds amazing esp the akrapovic with the open valves!

[@OSKAR-ch7jk]

That car with Akrapovic exhaust it’s with petrol particulate filter?

[@OSKAR-ch7jk]

That Akrapovic from factory fit?

[@automotiveaddictionuk]

Yes from factory.

[@josephmorancie8205]

@@automotiveaddictionukdo You make original order for akrapovic?

[@windingroads_Louis]

❤thanks for this video! If you allow me to get this clip and let me introduce to people here on my channel putting Korean precision subtitles! That’s appreciated! ❤ i really love golf!

[@barryfenwick609]

very nice

[@mhmdalnasseri6615]

How do you open the valves?

[@mcdeeeeez]

Sport mode does it when on the throttle, or race mode is open 100% of the time

[@dresdendlx]

with OPF or without?

[@genesis4768]

Both opf

[@GumiSlauh69o]

Not really worth it, its restricted as the stock exhaust it just gives a deeper sound, would rather fit a downpipe for half the money. It looks good but got nothing to do with power or better exhaust flow for 3600 thank you but no

[@MidwestBoxin]

Agreed

[@wonghy8383]

Bro are u referring to the opf?

[@bramleun9859]

it does give you better airflow and makes the car 7kg lighter and gives you more margin for tuning as the exhaust keeps the temperature of the exhaust gases low as it is titanium and gives better airflow

[@Caffeinated-DaVinci]

Might be a hot take, but I prefer the stock with valves open. With valves closed, I can't tell much of a difference.

[@cptmaciek5031]

Both sound like a farting blender

[@dominiekbottcher6462]

E ❤car

[@shinyrust1974]

Definitely not worth the money. Any other aftermarket exhaust is cheaper and sounds better.

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

Yeah right! I don’t think so.

[@GumiSlauh69o]

​@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568You don't get any really gains from this Akrapovič cause it's factory VW option and needs all the checks as a stock exhaust so same restrictions just deeper sound looks good though but that's all 4 3600

[@Caffeinated-DaVinci]

@@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568 Most aftermarket exhaust systems run around $1,500. Even including installation costs (assuming you don't do it yourself), you're still coming in under the optional exhaust's price. But excellent arguments to the contrary though, I really liked your point about "..."

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Golfs sound crap, farting sound

[@Frosterpoo]

Came here to write exactly this! Thank you sir 😂

[@adamg6849]

Why watch the video and bash a car I’m sure you never drove. If u didn’t care u wouldn’t be watching. Car is amazing. Why even waste time commenting. Social media whiners ruining world.

[@cptmaciek5031]

@@adamg6849 I think we watched the video hoping the exhaust will make the golf sound good but they all have the same blender tone to them for some reason🤷‍♂️

[@adamg6849]

Just remember. Your listening to something on a small phone - sounds completely different in person. Regular stock is very good but with the akro it’s deeper and louder. I have stock which at my age (50) lol is more than enough. Wifey thinks it’s obnoxious and immature. Perfect. She won’t touch it !!!

[@genesis4768]

@@Frosterpoojealousy 😅

[@BinaryReplicant]

Thanks for the comparison. You pronounced Akrapovic incorrectly.

[@fuhrerpolizei86]

Great cars but sound like crap