Tuned 370HP Golf R Review! | Better Than The Focus RS?

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The VW Golf R might be the most refined and best all around vehicle available in the hot hatchback segment. This one has a tune on it that pushes the power to 370HP, is it better than the Focus RS?
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[@jaredreyes2160]

Six speed manua- Oooo! Shelby GT 350!. You are awesome haha. That's something I would do. Get completely distracted while doing a car review, but I would completely lose it and forget what I was talking about.

[@Eddy-09]

EddieX LOL I've noticed this on your other videos. The one where this owner is driving you're like "oh look an i8!"

[@nolongerhuman13]

EddieX I have the 17 R w the APR stage 1 manual. This car is in a diff league now. On 100 octane I hit 3.9 /0-60. That's insane ,this is the nicest and most enjoyable car I've had for the money to enjoyment ratio. I've had lexus. Infiniti G. And Porsche. This car has more kit in it than any of them and it is now a rocket. I ATE a 5.0 today and he pulled up after and Asked. " what the hell IS that?!" I told him. He couldn't believe it. He said " I never saw a car just keep pulling like that. It left me for dead. ". We pulled over and BS'd a few. He is a fan now. I showed him all the crazy stuff inside that I am STILL learning how to use. But test drive to anyone who doubts and this tune IS MENTAL!!! N

[@marcf6671]

Great comment buddy! How much power does your stage 1 produce? I'm getting a manual mk7 with 360hp soon. Normally, this thing would go up to 60 in like 5.1 (with stock power), so I was wondering how fast the tuned one will be like. 3.9s sounds insane!! Excited to hear your comments on this.

[@robertjdm]

I'd have the Golf R over the RS.

[@michaelk2559]

I would take a VW over a ford any day even if the focus has more stock HP. Agreed

[@ABRAXAS37]

yeah bc i like my engines to not blow up in smoke lmaoo

[@garyleibitzke4166]

Target demographic ? I have a 2015 Golf R and I'm 68 y/o. Who's the target ? I like the fact that it's a "sleeper". The Focus looks like a cartoon, same with the Civic.

[@passchallenge]

Me too, but not over S3

[@240fxst]

Subdued, comfortable, quick enough engaging 6 speed all wheel drive when needed hatchback. It checks my boxes. SOLID. Thanks for sharing .

[@rileyhughes5613]

Fuckin love the reviews. Actual good automotive content, fair reviews, good and knowledgeable comparisons, accurate data, solid camera work, relatively incredible audio, and pro-par editing. Thanks for being a good human and providing ACTUAL content about cars. Keep it up brother, I'm already stoked for the next upload.

[@robthomson1581]

Id have a stock Golf R over a Focus RS. Any day! No word of a lie. I've just ordered a Golf R. The Ford wasn't even a consideration, they are junk. Contenders were M140i, Suburu STi, Audi S3. Went for the Golf R. The drive with DCC and DCT are sublime and the cabin is gorgeous. So dynamic to drive and the AWD system is just brilliant. Haldex has came a long way!!

[@jeppewerring]

there are 3 cars I really want, pretty much my dream cars: Nissan GT-R BMW M3 Volkswagen Golf R

[@SuiterAdventures]

Jeppe Werring agreed

[@carguysunite1288]

Toyota supra 2jz gte E46 M3 AMG 45 Hatch

[@blackcatsarenopussies]

And a Land Cruiser for the end of the world day

[@simba5300]

Jaguar F-Type Coupe VW Golf R MB E-Class Coupe

[@ThatGuy-gq5iy]

@@simba5300 for the F-type. Gallo 12 or gallo 24?

[@ChrisLeiter]

I've got a 'stage 1' tune on my DSG 2018 R and it's a rocket. Can't wait to upgrade the downpipe and intercooler to take it to 'stage 2'. It's a great car, and I'm glad that I've bought it. My favorite car so far.

[@YoWassupFresh]

Golf R is basically the baby 911 Turbo. If you have the money, Golf R will be your best choice.

[@erikzweigle]

Golf R has engine in front and practical rear seats & doors. 911 is engine in rear with less utility for more than two passengers. Very different driving dynamics also. I'd say the Golf R would be a preferred daily driver for a 911 owner.

[@warrenbobrow6895]

no, my RS3 Audi is the baby 911 with a 175 MPH top end OEM.

[@yungsupra]

But do I need a lemonade stand to afford it?

[@sheldonm3535]

I think the R is a great daily. Awd, quick, roomy for a hatch, can come in dual clutch for traffic. Just a cool rare car

[@EddieX]

I 100% agree with you!

[@f2bclown]

"It handles and accelerates great" - ok we'll take your word for it since there is no footage!

[@NSXlover18]

That's what I was thinking! He did all this talking and I'm like show us something!!!

[@805NAVE]

I want this car now! Great video Eddie, you've successfully convinced me this car is a great deal and now I'm seriously considering it. You're a great salesman

[@johnnyparker2128]

I remember when the GTI used to look significantly different from the Golf/Rabbit and the R version had a subtle different look than a GTI. Now they all look the same to me.

[@surfjujitsu2456]

I have the same car with a stage plus tune. Car shocked the crap out of me. First pull i was amazed. I have a fbo e85 18 wrx. The golf r is so fun and tuning capabilities are very good.

[@Cloroxbleach337]

Today Mr spaghetti will tell us........hey wait a minute, you're not Mr spaghetti, you're Mr. Ramen noodle.

[@AF93510]

i think you mean ramen noodle...... i catch your drift though

[@Cloroxbleach337]

lol thanks bro, I was thinking something was off about my comment :D

[@Cloroxbleach337]

EddieX from your ass :D

[@fluffyflextail]

Hey Clorox Bleach, I dare you to wash my black laundry without it turning white!!!!

[@Cloroxbleach337]

Tide challenge accepted, because they won't be all the way white, but they will be fucked up ;)

[@treyscales6469]

I'll take a Golf R over shitty Ford quality Focus RS EVERY TIME

[@TheWorldboy88]

I have a mk7 Golf Gtd it has a stage 1 tune with 230BHP and 380Torque I’m going to trade it in for a golf R and I honestly cannot wait looking forward to 4WD car with more power and some nice sounds out the exhaust

[@brianbasta293]

Sam i did that last year swapped my tuned GTD 60 mpg for an R300, power is way better and 4wd no traction issues .Just about living with mpg shock 28ish, but would never go back its in a different league mate.

[@erinsiqueira]

Looking to upgrade from my first car, a 1997 Volvo s70 (Its as old as me!!) and don't really know too much about cars. Your videos are so easy to understand and really fun to watch! Thanks for all the good info!

[@The10thTail]

EDDIE seriously you need to review more reachable cars like this. More people watch videos with less expensive vehicles because theyre the cars that we average joes look at. Get rid of the s4 and get something interesting and average priced. So much more interesting in I think 80% of peoples eyes.

[@jO-wp5vf]

30-40 thousand is reachable ?

[@sickjohnson]

Awesome review Eddie, keep them coming man!

[@michaelk2559]

I love this review! It has persuaded me to trade in my 2012 gti for a golf R. Thank you my friend. Liked and subbed

[@Golfr2020]

I got the later mk 7.5 Golf R. Also, stage 1 at 370 hp 500nm and a dsg tune. It is awesomely quick. The only down side is... I don't get many takers with their V8 e.t.c. They just keep on driving. Guess they don't want to be put to shame. lol

[@Fade2BlackCF]

So true. My WRX got so many takers. Traded it for a Golf R 7.5 and now just crickets. Hardly any takers. So quick at stage 1. Will be getting the DSG tune in a couple weeks.

[@BENTECH3]

Hey everyone stop talking about Parker, Eddie himself has said he wants to move on so we should all stop talking about him

[@danI43541]

The car looks amazing! But those rear lights look damn cheap, the LEDs are waaaayy better! The new facelift R looks even better and has a great exhaust

[@vdubjetta02]

I am biased and have Owned a 2+ Golf R.... so I would take an R all day over the focus RS. It is also a lot more of a sleeper once running stage 2. American V8 guys just stare at you awkwardly as you drive past them. The RS is a great car, it just screams "look at me" in person. And the car is actually overally tall for what it needs to be.

[@OSUCowboyz]

vdubjetta02 apr?

[@1in7.8b]

This video made me want to sell my TL and get the Golf R as a new daily.

[@tylercouture216]

confiGTR a rant obnoxious car to a failed attempt at a performance car

[@jordangalan1946]

I daily my tuned MK7 R and its amazing, no issues.

[@dmtalon]

No doubt the RS drives like a sporty car, and under certain conditions its a little rough, but "beat you death" seems over the top. Either you have crap roads where you are or something was wrong with the RS you drove. I *love* that you can't get an auto in the RS, and I love that it doesn't have a "comfort" mode. Lastly, I'm not getting too many people trying to race every time I drive. Most encounters with other sporty/fun cars have been people rolling their windows down and thumbs ups, or complete ignorance of what it is. No regrets here.

[@rafa3697]

Great car, great review. Liked before even watched. Keep it up Eddie! Greetings from Poland.

[@Ben_Mayall]

I like how you stop the review to tell use there's a Shelby GT350. Love it 😂

[@totowolf9716]

Ben Mayall for sure

[@cusucito7]

Great review as always! I've always felt like most VW cars look too much alike like the year prior (not too innovative) but this one has a slightly more aggressive look. I like it, looks good. Question, how is the headroom for "taller" people?..how equipped is it with electronics like sunroof or blind spot monitors or heated seats, sound system any good or navigation?.. Overall for 40k...you have to love VW bc for that money I know a few other more powerful cars I'd rather spend that money on. Keep up the great work Eddie 🤙

[@zilla8515]

lmao no rply

[@nolongerhuman13]

I’ve had this car since it came out. The MOST FUN car I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned some very fun cars. Tuning it and having a SLEEPER that eats cars for breakfast that you wouldn’t race on a normal day in most cars. I always get “what the hell is this car?!” Once they catch up. And it’s always a pleasure to tell them. I have the manual and the only thing I can say is to upgrade the clutch the minute you do the stage 1. The clutch can’t handle the Torque and the boost

[@sourabhsharma7939]

i love how you upload at the same time porker does lol

[@SpecializedRabbit]

I've driven the RS and the GTI, but not an R yet. The R is on my radar to replace my 5 speed Forester XT. You're right about the RS, that thing beats you up. I also was not a fan of the RS seats, even being an athletic guy. I'm 5'10, 190 and wear a 44 regular suit jacket and the RS seats are just not comfortable at all. Thanks for the great review!

[@jackflash1129]

The Golf R with a tune with the DSG trans is a race car!

[@MrVara411]

The 2017 pretoria wheels are my absolute favorite on the Golf R. They should have kept those in 2018 and 2019 instead of switching to those fugly wheels...

[@fazer12779]

It would be nice to see it V-boxed timed 0-60 and 0-100mph :)

[@csusino84]

Great review Eddie!!! Btw what tune did that Golf R have??

[@CoderMan]

Great car. Buddy has one pushing over 500hp and climbing, stage 3 APR.

[@karimakiki6424]

Quality video as always Eddie ! Keep it up

[@vladsaghin7644]

The GTI isn't THAT less expensive than the R. Fully load an Autobahn with Performance pack and it's only a 2 grand cheaper

[@hugon6717]

Vlad Saghin I like the face of the R though.

[@shanerufenacht7315]

EXACTLY. I was looking at one just yesterday and it was 37k, rebates get it to 35. Still crazy for a GTI when the R is a stones throw away.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

I got my 35th GLI for 23k. Has the DCC suspension, similar weight, and a $1500 turbo swap away from making the same power as this R.

[@spotimpact.]

@@MeltingRubberZ28 still no 4 wheel drive, or anywhere near as nice interior

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

@@spotimpact. I still walk away on the highway with 15 grand left in my pocket 👍

[@ShaunBens]

Eddie, Your reviews are seriously so much more personable than that of your ex partner. You come off as having a conversation with your viewers whereas the other guy just blabs at the viewers, reading word for word the wikipedia page of said review car. He sounds too rehearsed. LOL

[@shalowl5]

Great video great car , man glad you took the things in your own way in this channel keep the good work !

[@danielpadgett2124]

your videos are awesome. Thanks for the quality reviews!

[@EddieX]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it

[@lifenz1]

Guys anyone been in stage 1 R, does it make u feel pinned back into ur seat??

[@TinglingTaco]

Sooo, I've got a 2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3i with 101000 miles on the clock. Mind coming over to The Netherlands to review it?

[@winslowsewell]

Eddie, would you agree that the R would be better with a sunroof or panoramic option?

[@ChevyBM]

Better quality than the Focus RS and the transmission is better. Too bad that they switched to a 4cylinder from the wonderful 3.2 v6 that the R32 had...

[@tylercouture216]

ChevyBM VW is built off bad marketing ideas

[@zerotolerance3560]

Nice review. But since this Golf R is already tuned my question is that will a tuned Focus RS be better than a tuned Golf R just for fair comparison. Thanks.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

If you're cool with replacing head gaskets every weekend the RS could be worth it

[@mannyechaluce3814]

AWD system between the two is night and day, the RS has a much more advance AWD system than the Golf

[@CarterRaimondi]

Love my MK6R! Thanks for doing this review

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

The Focus RS got its awd system from a company in Australia that has very little experience in the awd field. I'd take a Haldex system over the new designed set up on the RS. I'd rather have perm full time e awd vs the rear wheel drive mode the RS has. That is what it really is, just a rear wheel drive mode.

[@R3STRIKT3D]

Love your vids man! Keep up the good work :)

[@tuftylb]

Vw HP/TQ numbers are to the wheels not to the crank like you mentioned... FYI. Same goes for tune #'s. That's why these cars are much faster than they seem 👌

[@astrogen1960]

Good review EddieX. Did that tune affect the fuel economy too much?

[@Badxperiment]

So I have a Focus RS. But I honestly might get the R for a DD. Then just track the RS. It does look so comfortable. hmmm

[@davepaek5014]

Great video. One clarification: For the 2017 model, there's only one trim and no options available. Starts out at $40-41k depending on where you are. I got mine brand new for $37.5k in NH.

[@OSUCowboyz]

Dave Paek 😭 I got mine brand new a month ago for $41k the would not negotiate...

[@MarkRVillano]

What about the tune? You barely mentioned it. Is it just an ECU software refresh, or a new chip? Different turbo? Less restricted air intake? Exhaust mods? Does whatever was done negate the warranty?

[@casketman14]

Mark Villano I’m sure if it’s all stock it’s a stage 1 tune. For stage 2 they usually want you to downpipe, Intercooler and intake upgrade. But for intake you can get a high flow filter.

[@japtc]

you should review the Mazda speed 3. one hot hatch that gets no recognition

[@stewartholman6054]

In my opinion, for the money, the Seat Leon Cupra, all wheel drive with 300 Horses. When one buys a VW, you pay more money for the VW badge.

[@mgoblue37]

How's the body roll? Can't imagine it's terrible with something sitting that low, but it's often something I've been impressed with from VW (SUVs specifically )

[@Golfr2020]

No noticable body roll

[@ThatBingo]

Eddie you need to do some rally's with your i8. I'd love to see that!

[@teamextreme334]

Man, if the new R wasn’t only auto I’d love one. But I’m not paying 4500$ for the trans when it goes out in any way. Only downside to that awesome dsg. The smallest problem and the whole thing has to be replaced.

[@ccschannel414]

Great video. I’m loving my one. Any recommendation for a suitable exhaust?

[@DJJASProductions]

do you feel your S4 is faster? Or in general, how does it compare?

[@basslover352]

Golf R with tune will be quicker than a stock s4.

[@Sagaofsr]

basslover352 s4 with tune will be faster than a golf R? You're literally saying nothing

[@wanik9670]

Where is the rating?

[@AmericanBadAss901]

Jackie Chans doing car reviews?

[@Mazzerants]

If VW put the 2.5TFSI in the golf R, it would be one of the best cars VW would ever release. But nobody would by the RS3.

[@snakerb]

That's a nice looking egg. Very fast egg btw

[@Planeboy27]

Live the videos man, keep them up

[@silvesterbastjancic]

not just better...better looking aswell

[@nilsutt]

Haldex is NOT the company who makes the 4wd....... haldex does truck brakes and nothing else. Haldex a swedish company invented the type of 4wd system in this car and sold that division to borg Warner like 5-10years ago. Borg Warner makes the ( and presumably own the rights) 4wd systems to this and other VW, Audi and Volvo cars amongst others.

[@jo23bulls]

I like the RS, but i don't want to look like a boy racer at work.

[@parkpiao7406]

Can you review generic cars as well? Like 2017 honda civic, toyota collora, hyndai enlantra ..... other brend so on as well please, those cars are cars numerous people actually buy and drive.

[@stanleypuu3]

Hey Eddie! I'm in the market for a new car. Was considering the golf r and the audi s4 as a daily driver. What would you choose and why? Thank you. Keep the videos coming.

[@stanleypuu3]

and to add. I mean the 2014 s4 that you own.

[@codybersicc7939]

Nice video Ed, ed and eddie

[@goqob2776]

Loving this review already

[@benmartin3190]

Eddie's back!

[@LETHALF90]

Ben Martin this is eddies channel....

[@pumpuppthevolume]

more than 5 years old 100 hp is the cool car of the people

[@MrSTROM26]

I can't decide if u want to buy golf r or Gti and make it stage 2, what would u guys do ?

[@The_Incredibow]

MrSTROM26 if you are still looking. Get a GTI and swap out the stock turbo for a IS38 Golf R turbo and get APR tuned. Thank me later

[@jg4x]

Can you tell us about the tune on this Golf R? Also, you mentioned it doesn't really kick in until 3-4K rpm. Could it be tuned to have more torque in the low end? Thanks.

[@FreshlyBaked13]

I have a manual 16 MK7R and while its easily the most refined car I've owned for me its incredibly boring to drive. Obviously with a tune and more power I'm sure its fun but with 6 speed manual that would require a few additional expensive parts to be able to handle that power. The seats, apple carplay, sound system, steering wheel, ambient lighting, headlights/leds are all amazing. The awd is great is the snow as well even with summer tires, but its just a snoozefest to drive. The only sound I hear is a fake induction noise piped into the car which I hate. If you want a nice catback for some sound they go for over 2k. Idk, coming from a 2012 stage 2 wrx hatch its just a different beast. I felt so much more engaged in my wrx mainly due to the uel header sound and the sound of turbo/intake. With this in stock form its as quiet as a prius aside from the soundaktor noise, and of course the looks are bland too which I don't mind as much. All this being said I chose the golf r over a sti because the sti motor is so outdated and has so many issues. But after a year I'm already looking for a new and more engaging car.

[@joesisti4841]

FreshlyBaked13 Look at borla s system I only paid around 800 with shipping and it sound fantastic

[@omgitsjosh7305]

How would you compare this to a mercedes a45 amg? Prices for the merc. is relatively high compared to the golf r. But if you've driven one, would you say the higher price tag for the amg is worth it?

[@xfifx1]

Lots of talk, not much action. Still better than previous episodes.

[@porkiechops7689]

The GTI clubsportS is actually the fastest golf ever made from factory.

[@protectyourassests1028]

Type R and RS fans be hating on that little VW... I wonder why...

[@josemontano7767]

Porsche should make an entry leave car just like this.

[@wolvoman1]

New word discovered, sounds ok, a hot hatchback = hotchback.

[@EddieX]

😂😂😂

[@jsiszero]

we need more shots of the car and acceleration.... not a video of you talking

[@sclems4]

Eddie, the title states it is tuned, can you speak to that in my reply? Maybe how much/what kind of tune, as well as any other mods? Thanks.

[@MasterCarguy44-pk2dq]

Great vid Eddie. Keep it up ;).....

[@rch12S]

i would prefer 2 door and manual trans

[@MarcraM82]

If you want to compare an RS with a golf R, you need a manual 6 speed. Not an automatic. The manual R is so much more enjoyable than the DSG I've driven. Otherwise the car is lifeless.

[@matts6551]

Who ever said the Focus RS had an advanced AWD system? It has a very similar system to basically every single crossover claiming to offer AWD; it's FWD biased with a read drive shaft, that's not advanced like say an STI Symmetrical system.

[@scatpack1381]

How does it feel when you step on it with the tune?

[@superboy305]

Rs7 video please, first video of the new channel I watched.

[@IntegraDIY]

Kinda weird Eddie and Parker always upload at the exact same time 🤔🤔

[@hcooC]

A tuned 370HP "R" and you don't do launch control for us, or some downshifts or other sound bytes... Damn. This was almost click bait. Still a good review of the R though...

[@mingq318]

Want you to compare more car with the same class and tell which is better would be great . Not just tell us what we can search anywhere that we can know about the car info.

[@jose15238]

You should have recorded some launches

[@sergeolchowec905]

Ya ,somehow an Asian guy, selling a German car ,bashing an American Ford! Makes it fun !

[@anaswarjayakumar852]

Hows the headroom? Would it be suitable for tall people?

[@ivydjm8939]

Anaswar Jayakumar I can report the headroom is great in the Mark 7 GTI/Audi S3, but not sure how the lack of sunroof affects it. Also, the seats are amazing in the golf and they were plenty adjustable. (I liked to be sitting on the floor)

[@hiphopaap]

Anaswar Jayakumar eddie is 6'3" if i remember correctly, and he said that there is tons of space in the car and that he's comfortable so i think so

[@KNByam]

Why would a person who is tall be interested in a vehicle like that?

[@ivydjm8939]

bigbullbk for every reason every other person would be interested in it. Should they get a Buick like Shaq?

[@vincentlee9638]

golf is surprisingly roomy. I'm 6'4 and its perfect