Golf R vs Golf GTI: Which One Should You Buy?

[@johnjackson12]

Golf gti manual with performance pack and stage 1 remap is one of the most fun hot hatches around! Golf r suits dsg as you say but the gti where 0-60 doesn't matter fun on a back road is more enjoyable with a manual

[@WebbyOnCars]

GTi for me, love that classic tartan interior! 👏👏

[@vn3801]

choosing a sports car based on the interior colour....oh dear go and buy an old Bentley

[@marveysingh8157]

I have the GTI and my best mate the R, the GTI is more nimble and I feel like there is less lag but the R is just straight line fun! GTI looks much better and sounds better in my opinion

[@poddyea2k9]

GTI looks more aggressive, that ‘smiley’ grille is bollocks! The angles make it look better. Plus, the R is a bit boring for me, the GTI feels a bit more special inside etc. If I spend 38k on a car I want it to feel special

[@boostfan1182]

I think the the more direct steering feel in his gti is due to his Michelin tires. There the best in the business,

[@vn3801]

when I finally upgrade from my Bora 4Motion it'll be a GTI. Lighter and more nimble about town. My old Bora refuses to break despite countless redlines ie constant abuse. God love it. These days its more like driving an indestructible Tractor!

[@samuelreid3117]

His Gti makes the R look kinda boring 😬 I said it

[@JaySwift]

was looking for this comment

[@avantnarde2815]

It's just his golf R. The color for one

[@coopsnz1]

Gti performance 180kw

[@michelangelomigliorini2532]

i can agree with u there but i owned both and trust me the mk7 R is another world the gti is very boring when driving it and the R is much more aggressive u feel all the 300 hp and its much louder

[@mkviis]

michelangelo migliorini meh the R definitely looks boring in the inside and the GTI is way fun to drive.. any honest R owner would admit that

[@Krispy95]

The R is everything the GTI is and more. Only downside is that it weighs a little bit more than the GTI. But you get AWD, and more power. I’m glad I went with my mk7.5 R 6spd. Wish we got the Clubsport in America. I would be more tempted to get that over the R

[@bbogaluga1]

For the 4WD & the extra power, the R takes it obviously... for everything else, that guys GTi beats your R I’m afraid Luke... having said that, I’m currently saving for a Golf R!!! 😍

[@lewisratford2908]

R will always be the better performance car obviously. Out of wet junctions / tight corners it’s brilliant. The Gti is a great choice though if you want more kit. I spect the 9 inch touch , performance pack 245bhp with R brakes and diff, 19 inch wheels , seats I wanted and paint. The R would of come in at poverty spec for a similar price. The Gti looks great as well ..plus on a roll the R is faster but NO way as much as people think.

[@vibez87]

1.5second difference in 0-60 time realistically...that's quite a bit

[@lewisratford2908]

Vibez 87 on a roll , not 0-60 mph. I love watching a good drag race but in the real world they hardly ever happen.

[@Buck3366]

Sadly selling my GTI PP for an R estate and I’ll be sad to see it go.

[@usman1alam]

That GTI looks stunning!!🔥🔥

[@willcasey7407]

Thank you!:)

[@davidmg7058]

I see people comenting how Luke is just trying to make himself feel better with his R, the thing is, they are both amazing in completely diferent ways. The R might seem a little more boring but its there to set faster lap times and be more serious. The GTI might be a little slower than the R, but the point of the GTI is not to post the fastest lap times, but rather have fun and enjoy the experience of driving a crazy and playfull car. With that being said, I think luke did a fantastic job on the video and of course he is biased for the R because it suits his personality and its the driving experience he enjoys the most, and there is nothing wrong with that... after all were are all car guys here and every opinion and taste should be respected, even if its not your own way of thinking.

[@BROWITT2010]

Great video, been waiting for this one for a little while now! I think it's the GTI 7.5 for me, hopefully my next car. Please Luke take that wrap off soon!

[@christopheclyncke6345]

The gti performance for me is superb, the only thing i don t like is the wheelspin if you do a launch control....

[@waseemabbas4297]

Calvin car diary brought me here. Subscribed. !!!

[@hampshirephoto]

Welcome! Thanks for subscribing 😄

[@fod293]

there's always something about Gti's which makes them special

[@Arman-nl6mg]

their heritage

[@SteveDaveAllan]

I have a GTI pp u need that diff absolutely amazing

[@johnw2259]

Ditto

[@SM347YT]

Only just got round to watching this, that intro music haunts me (on in work constantly haha). Great video as per usual Luke. Definately an under rated channel this pal. I’m actually looking into either a GTi or an R for my next car so this gave me a wee bit of insight in them both side by side so really well done with that mate

[@chrismccurdie9494]

I have a Mk5 R32 and if I had to get rid off mine and choose between the two. I would definitely choose the Gti.

[@kirkdyer89]

Do you mean you would choose the mkv gti?

[@chrismccurdie9494]

@@kirkdyer89 I've never driven a mk5 GTI. I would choose a new GTI over the new Golf R any day. I've driven a mk6 GTI and I pains me to say it buy there's alot I prefer over my R32. Having said that the Mk5 R32 just has something about it.

[@kirkdyer89]

@@chrismccurdie9494 I also would take the gti. I am currently in search for the mkv r32 but finding one that's stock is difficult.

[@chrismccurdie9494]

@@kirkdyer89 I bought mine about 7 months ago. Blue 5 door manual with 54000 on it completely standard too. I'd been looking for about 9 months up until getting it

[@kirkdyer89]

@@chrismccurdie9494 that's awesome! I'll keep looking for mine

[@dyent]

The power and weight difference dont seem like all that much, but it works out that the R has approximately 14% more HP per KG.

[@stevehastings6802]

I've got the gti.. The only thing that looks better on the R is the gloss black exterior plastics as the gti looks cheaper in matt.

[@cyberbrox5]

The GTI logo on the steering wheel, I love it's colored in. Is that something he did by hand or bought or they just always treat you guys better than in USA?

[@willcasey7407]

That's something I did afterwards, felt like it made a big difference! Got it from and American company called Badgeskins :)

[@cyberbrox5]

@@willcasey7407 Thanks For sharing!

[@vn3801]

love the R but 4 pipes are over the top

[@feelyou8430]

Love the spec on the GTI Manual, the seats doesn't matter that it doesn't have performance pack cos most roads are 20mph speed cameras everywhere and lovely traffic. I drove I Dgs GTI and found it very boring.

[@willcasey7407]

Thank you bro 👍

[@robbieogilvie2259]

If u prefer the inside of a gold Gti, you shoukd have gotten a golf gti with dsg and stage one remap from APR would see u at close to 320bhp and a shit tonne of torque. Rolling start your smashing a golf R all day. My mate has a stage 1 golf Gti and on rolling starts from 40 he pulls on a standard AMG45 and sits on the arse of an RS3 8v. Gtis is beasts on the road if modified and mapped proper

[@travisburch4907]

GTI for sure; my only regret is that I don’t get the lighting package. I’ll have to go aftermarket, but I love everything else about it. Got the bare bones S, so as little electronics as possible but I also got it in a manual.

[@yalnizer2745]

What's the lighting package

[@k1mble592]

GTI first! If the R would have 5 Cylinder, than definitely the R.

[@HDCFORLIFE]

Gti for the look, R for the performance.

[@hatsuharu6111]

R for Men, GTi for fancy shit. Car guys will recognize and amaze the R. Normal people impressed with the GTi for the look.

[@gargoylebiteforce6064]

@@hatsuharu6111 Rwd cars for men you mean. 4wd for boys who don't have much driving skills but want to race off at lights. Is38 the gti and see what happens haha

[@davothegreat9990]

@@gargoylebiteforce6064 traction issues as the r pulls away!! If gti is quicker on a roll, it'll be too late!! SPEED limit reached

[@gargoylebiteforce6064]

@@davothegreat9990 As if golf r driver will stick to speed limits lol 😂

[@xiDynazty]

That GTI spec😍

[@willcasey7407]

Thank you mate!

[@mrheisenberg72]

Gti looks better inside and out,more fun on a dry road,4wd of the R better in the uk as it rains 50% of the time but it looks so boring

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

mr Heisenberg I agree, I own a Mk7 Gti and bought it as it looks way better than the R.

[@ANTheWhizkid]

most important thing about the gti vs the gti performance is the electric vs the mechanical diff, i think...

[@willcasey7407]

True! I mentioned it off camera but forgot to say it on camera Haha

[@blaked9342]

I think the Golf GTI is all you really need for the UK roads as well as being cheaper to live with. I am just not a fan of the standard alloys and a bit unsure on the tartan interior with them either.

[@ZenzDeluxe]

Yes, because it's always sunny and dry in the UK... The entire point of getting an R is being able to put the power down in any condition. I've owned a FWD hothatch in the past (not a VW), and it was fun... as long as its dry. Since then i've been on AWD platforms (Focus RS and now Golf R) and i know im never going back.

[@huzayfakhan5208]

The 2 cars have giant personalities. Different but thats good i think.

[@amineoulmane5659]

The GTI looks better by far! Rien que pour le côté collector, je choisi la Gti

[@MrH88]

Enjoying all of your content. Bit different to everyone else out there and definitely edited better. Keep it up 👍

[@Lukeyy]

You buy a Cupra 300 and be much more happy

[@bradleyrobo6507]

Lukey front wheel drive no thanks 🤮

[@Lukeyy]

OhBrxdley But is 4WD really worth a extra 6-7k? Cupra looks better imo More value for money Will leave the Golf R or S3 for dead in a rolling race Feels way more nimble then both Understand 4WD is great but not worth that extra cost

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Agree, Cupra 300 far better than a GTI

[@mannyg1578]

That wrap is so clean

[@rossp2576]

Get that wing for your R

[@Sdw77]

Great vid, well done. Love both cars in the video. I currently do have both cars and will just have to do my own comparison video as I have no bias as I love them both, I think😀. Maybe you can take a look once I have made it.

[@dgeviper]

GTI MK7.5 in White Silver Metallic is the best. Trust.

[@user-xl4pb5wo1g]

I’m so over manual... TSG ...all day baby

[@davidbrady1551]

What about the new GTI tcr ?

[@williampotter27]

Isn't that just a trim pack or is there a performance difference?

[@willcasey7407]

Would love one! And Will Potter it's basically a MK7.5 version of the clubsport, so yeah performances differences too :)

[@williampotter27]

@@willcasey7407 Thats good to know , thanks

[@adamarnold178]

Just purchased the R , all I can say is what a car it is !

[@lesleydavies2988]

Gti looks with golf R engine would be awesome 👍

[@the1anonymouse]

It is the same engine the R just has a bigger turbo and more aggressive tune

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

2O5 Gti was the original hot hatch actually as it was out before the Golf Gti. But the Golf Gti has a more well known history that’s why it’s called the original hot hatch.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Actually the simca 1100ti was the first. Mk1 golf gti was out years before the 205 gti

[@Mark-qc5ts]

Absolutely excellent enjoyed this thank you

[@josevaamonde8018]

Gti looks great! Maybe I missed it but how much did you lower it by and what oz wheels are they?

[@willcasey7407]

Thanks man, lowered 30mm and they're OZ Formula HLT

[@ryanhunter2730]

When did you change the colour of your R? Did you have lapiz blue and wrap it that green colour? Or did you have the green and sell it then bought lapiz blue golf R?

[@bradleyrobo6507]

People saying gti, but if the r was the same colour with a better spec people would say the r, gti understeer, front wheel drive and 0-60 in like 6.2 there about as slow as 1.0 fiesta

[@willpark7483]

OhBrxdley most exageration i have ever heard 6.2 is quick af.

[@luisbastida2175]

The gti looks much better and more bad ass!!

[@davidsomething4867]

Golf R vs GTi TCR/Performance is more or a match.

[@robertmistal8151]

Best advantage of R is estate body version..

[@kristopherrobin]

Where are those carbon paddles from? They look great

[@jack99church]

GTI anyday all day

[@tommcgarrigle4191]

Scirocco R vs golf R

[@volkswagengolfgti4776]

GTI FOR ME🔴

[@willmx85]

Dare I say it ! Good video mate 👌🏽

[@lewishunter8659]

You do realise the golf r is only 4wd when required it's not AWD all the time, only when it has to cut in to stabilise the car

[@54V4]

I know it's a subjective preference but that green... sorry but completely ruins that otherwise amazing R. I do love green as a color, my fav. actually but not on that car and not that nouance/shade. :)

[@LewisGetsACookie]

I agree, horrible color, why would you ever put that on a golf r... mental

[@TheGarlicMan]

The GTi looks better in every single way.

[@steynshabangu7272]

Hi, ive got a golf vi gti manual 2009 model.Can you suggest any small affordable accessories for it? Thank you in advance. Steyn from South Africa

[@chris123page2]

I have the Golf R 19 plate and love it 😍

[@psychobread1252]

Should of bought a slightly older one sounds better and faster

[@chris123page2]

Psycho Bread the one new is faster haha and the older one does sound better can res delete them

[@psychobread1252]

Chris123 Page I’m not talking about the pre-facelift I’m taking about a slightly older golf R than a 19 plate...every 19plate golf R or S3 has been toned down to 300bhp and they sound horrible because of emissions so the 18/17 reg models still have the 310bhp making them faster and sound a lot better check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXYl5qQmLGeaMU

[@chris123page2]

Psycho Bread alright and yeah it does not sound the best as the 18/68 plate once’s

[@psychobread1252]

Chris123 Page all in all still a very nice car 10 hp less probably be unnoticeable

[@peterpan6821]

DSG? If you can't be bothered to change gears yourself, you might as well buy a bus pass.

[@richardmichael59]

Two different vehicle models that don’t compare realistically. Price, hp, AWD. Apples to oranges.

[@pjb9010]

I miss your Golf R😥

[@Wolfpack310]

Gti tuned

[@seb4298]

Performance Golf R Style Golf GTI

[@aveshenchetty5968]

It's like your R is the big Brother and grown up. 😉😅

[@capsy9]

thought you had a blue golf r

[@johnw2259]

GTI for the win

[@peterturnansky8885]

GTI

[@Lukemasonmedia]

GTI front end looks better and more aggressive imo

[@Joe-eg7ml]

6.5 0-60....yes I dont think so more like 5.6-6.0. The Golf R looks so boring...GTi has much better styling. Tune the gti and add suspension bit and the gti is much more fun and track willing.

[@Kady3388]

I wanna have that problem too :D

[@tugaevents5316]

Golf r

[@davidfortuin4146]

Definitely the R.

[@malcolmn.5222]

Everyone who justifies the "fun" of the gti says that when the budget doesn't justify the golf r

[@willcasey7407]

Or they want a car that's genuinely more engaging and entertaining to drive 🤷‍♂️

[@TIM612826]

I gotta golf r why de-chrome the front as the lights then look stupid! Golf gti on front looks better( don't like to say) 🙄

[@bogdan..9337]

Golf R

[@flokigiggles4690]

just buy a gti clubsport ( gti with r motor) if u want the best of both worlds!

[@AlbertPerez-jw1ry]

Gti and r already have the same engine 🤦‍♂️

[@varsity2845]

Obviously the Golf R if you have the extra money

[@camper_nan3873]

Why five adverts in the video??

[@joeww3233]

To pay for the cars

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Great vid Luke. GTI is just to slow, 6.5 0-60 just doesn't cut it these days. The Golf R is the only Golf to buy if you want a quick one (Apart from the Clubsport S). Biggest problem with the R is everyone has one, see less GTI's which is atleast one plus

[@rainbow7807]

That ugly wrap should be on that riced GTI. The R is an understatement car and doesn't deserve boy racer tuning.

[@willcasey7407]

Riced is mean ☹ it does look more understated now that I've taken the stickers off though 😂

[@thrashingjustin]

Even though a gti is slower, please use a gti that has the same transmission. NEVER compare “family member” cars with different transmissions. GTI is the older brother.

[@jeandhubert]

the real question: Golf R or GTI Clubsport ???

[@amirilyas758]

The GTI looks better My personal opinion .. the styling on the golf r in this vid isn't the best tbh ... has made the golf r look pretty tat

[@vn3801]

passenger looked at times like the passenger next to me when the A380 we were on was crashing

[@Arman-nl6mg]

what?

[@vn3801]

@@Arman-nl6mg my error. please read again

[@willcasey7407]

I'm not a huge fan of watching other people drive my car that's why I looked like that 😂😂

[@vn3801]

@@willcasey7407 Don't worry I also hate being a passenger,,,,especially in MY car!

[@MrAlexmorrissey]

Seats down noise up 😏😏

[@willcasey7407]

Eyyy someone knows 👀

[@memusty5634]

Nobody: Hampshirephoto: copy and paste the review from Matt’s carwow review 🙄

[@SonikJesus]

You tried really hard not to insult the GTI owner. The Golf R is the better car, no question.

[@mks2310]

Gti is a better looking car

[@christopheroldham885]

Pimp green

[@henryespinosa9283]

Usually omitted from car reviews are the reliability, repair, and maintenance costs of car owners. As for VW, and all European cars are in general, poor reliability, and high maintenance costs are not talked about. Too bad, it seems you can’t have it all. Either you settle for a boring high reliable vehicle, like a Toyota, or a boring high cost exciting car like a VW GTI.

[@willcasey7407]

Had that GTI a year, done over 15K miles, no problems at all even with mods. Upkeep isn't awfully expensive, services are pretty average price, tyres can be expensive but only if you go for the higher end options of course. Anything else you wanted to know?

[@adammaude7538]

He should of driven your golf r

[@vert3cx373]

This guys ALWAYS seems to subtlety down talk other cars. Always seems to act as if he's better...

[@bobbykuckles981]

I was looking for this comment. His car is shite! Most common car on UK roads. I remember I owned one back in 2015. I was paying £220 pcm hahaha cheap and cheerful!

[@scottptolomey3498]

Dieter Lotz Thought it was just me ????? Just always seems to use other people’s cars to better himself with his own mummy’s credit card springs to mind !!!

[@vert3cx373]

@@scottptolomey3498 Facts bro

[@scottptolomey3498]

Dieter Lotz I wanted to watch a straight forward review not “Its not as good as MOIIIII GOLF RRRRRRR !!!!!!! Doesn’t he realise All GTIs have standard Tartan Cloth and Red Trim for decades !!!! “All Important” this guys clueless just thinks his R is better than everyone else’s and uses other people’s to boost his nerd ego

[@yomamapwnz]

Someone’s defensive. Yikes #Triggered

[@stephenswallow7654]

GTI

[@MrDarrenNice]

I'm a GTI fan. I have recently ordered a new GTI TCR, an upgrade from my current 2016 GTI Performance. I drove a Golf R with everything on it in black with black wheels and the amazing akrapovic exhaust. I loved it but I still found the GTI more fun. Then when I drove the TCR, I knew this was for me over the R. Its just a personal thing. No doubt the R is quicker but the GTI's are more fun 😊

[@jakelex1177]

Most beautiful GTI I've ever seen.

[@willcasey7407]

Thank you mate! Much appreciated. Hit up my insta if you wanna see more of it;) haha

[@cheneghan10]

@@willcasey7407 Is the GTI in Isaac Blue?

[@willcasey7407]

@@cheneghan10 no mate Indium Grey

[@speedmaster5005]

Youve obviously not seen the TCR GTI then.