Volkswagen Golf R MK 8 Test Drive | Sound | Acceleration 0-100 0-200 | 280 km/h | Review | POV

We are driving and reviewing the Volkswagen Golf 8 R 2021 model. Pure Akrapovic sound, acceleration 0-100, 0-200 and unlocked Vmax 280 km/h on German Autobahn. 320 hp and 420 nm are way more you'd expect from a car like this. The mechanic limited rear differential offers loads of grip, as well as the Michelin Pilot Cup 2. The new Golf R is easy to drive, more dynamic than the MK7 and still a possible everyday car with strong boost and traction - if you can afford it.
Rated 8/10
Volkswagen Golf 8 R 2021
L x W x H (m): 4,29 x 1,79 x 1,46
Wheelbase (m): 2,63
Motor: R4-Petrol, 1984 ccm, Turbo
Power: 235 kW / 320 hp
Weight: 1551 kg
Max. Torque: 420 Nm at 2100-5350 RPM
VMax: 270 kph (max limitation)
Acceleration 0 to 100 kph: 4,7 sec. (claimed)
Fuel consumption: 9 litres
Base Price (DE): 48.018 Euro
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[@alicag1665]

You should do all the tests you will do next, as in this Golf R, it is different and very simple, and these are the things that everyone wants to see in a short and concise way... I look forward to the continuation.

[@carbittv]

Hi Ali. We're glad you like our concept. We will keep it like this. Stay tuned and stay safe. :-)

[@EFP2481]

Vaya pepino el Golf R👍🇪🇸

[@eugene5309]

What a precise, informative video. Would keen to hear the driver talk about his experience with the car

[@carbittv]

Hi Eugene, what do you want to know?

[@eugene5309]

@@carbittv such as how good is the new all wheel drive? Compared to the old model and what's your feeling towards the car? Just some suggestions as I feel like you have already made this amazing video and it would be interesting to know how you think about it

[@carbittv]

@@eugene5309 Hi Eugene. Overall the Golf R is a very stable and fast car to drive everyday. The AWD is way better than in the Golf 7 R because it moves into the corners and there is the new driftmode which is a lot of fun - also for unexperienced drivers. The fuel consumption is very low for this kind of machine and it drives like a normal Golf with much torque when not in sport mode. Bad things: The steering feels too modern, the interior is a bit dull and we didn't like that you need a smartphone to fully use the infotainment system. Touchpads on the steering wheel are kind of stupid on a race track btw. Some functions in the infotainment system are kind of cryptic as well. As far as we can say, Volkswagen built an easy and powerful driving machine for allround use which is better than any R before. But it is expensive and not easy to operate.

[@eugene5309]

@@carbittv amazing! Please keep up the good work, would love to see you guys test drive the new rs3!

[@thomsonmashinini3481]

Jesus Christ this car is fast

[@goldrap24]

sound is teribble with opf and you must pay a lot of money for akrapovic for a better sound kapa

[@nelsonrocha8621]

Isso é uma máquina!

[@LowKeyTris]

Nicely made video mate. I cannot wait to get my R

[@carbittv]

Congratulations. When will you finally get it?

[@Tomoyo0827]

start shopping for aftermarket illuminated climate control if i were you....and get a strong cable and holder cuz you need carplay everytime you drive.

[@GamingJamesGames]

Boy does it not feel nice to hear the sound of an amazing engine without a soft limiter getting in the way. Also, is there top speed really 270kph? Because you've managed to clock 280kph in the video! XD

[@carbittv]

The car was fully unlocked. :-)

[@iggymoyanojr7145]

The problem with this video is here in the United States people don't know how to drive like they drive in Germany.

[@zamriujang1809]

Spektakulerr

[@davids.9378]

5.15 🤣 you're doing something wrong. I've seen 4.4 on a stock 8R

[@carbittv]

Hi David. Can't do nothing wrong with a launch control. It's uphill (also displayed in the video).

[@giovannicioffi2572]

@@carbittv uphill and on confort mode

[@carbittv]

@@giovannicioffi2572 No comfort mode as you can clearly see on the gauge. It says "Nürburgring" and "ESC off". Just get along with the fact that also a Golf R isn't fast in any given situation.

[@lautarodesouza6860]

5 seconds? In Another Channel A Golf 8R Stock did it in 4.09 seconds

[@motektomek]

Uphill.

[@nipakuusnepanipa]

vw is the best choice u can get

[@fabriciooliveira5025]

Bacana. Muito legal esse carro. Muito

[@hichamvlogsdz]

جميلة جدا اتمنى لو عندي سيارة مثلها

[@carbittv]

Some day it will come.

[@arunmfive]

YOu can get a used BMW M2 competition for that money. It's definitely not worth 48K Euro.

[@nobunaga-oda]

🤨🤨

[@hichamvlogsdz]

@@carbittv I don't understand what you mean bro

[@hichamvlogsdz]

@@nobunaga-oda why ??

[@Kalvarija]

Consumption?

[@carbittv]

Sport: 14 litres, Normal Driving: 9-10 litres. Eco Mode 7,5-8 litres.

[@Tomoyo0827]

A car solely ruined by infotainment system.....

[@jimmyglea]

You’ve driven one? Amazing.

[@davothegreat9990]

Why bother testing if it's uphill?? Waste of time and proves nothing.

[@Niko-vd7sc]

I mean it looks good and drives very fast, but the hugh problem of the golf 8 in general is the infotainment system and the loss of the buttons.

[@carbittv]

That's what VW and a lot of others are doing now. We prefer buttons, too.

[@alejandrolaborde2355]

No sound...

[@rubens79]

Black 👍

[@jirka43cznovak]

Wait thats weird why the 0 - 100 saying that its 5.15 seconds?? Real result is 4.4 seconds....maybe you had bad start

[@carbittv]

Hi Jirka, it was going slightly uphill at 25 degrees Celsius so it was a bit slower. The official time is 4.7 seconds.

[@gurnihal12]

@@carbittv official time is wrong . Everyone has clocked it below 4.5

[@carbittv]

​@@gurnihal12 That's something only Volkswagen can tell. The 0-200 time was precisely what they promised and even uphill.

[@gurnihal12]

@@carbittv it’s actually better . Automann managed 100-200 in 10.8 seconds with summer tires ! Which is an improvement of 0.8 seconds . Doesn’t sound huge but 0.8 seconds means a lot in the car world

[@carbittv]

@@gurnihal12 The 0.8 seconds are due to an uphill run. Nevertheless the bite point of the clutch is a lot softer than in RS-Models or BMW M. This may result in a bigger spread depending on where you launch it.

[@nowonder2798]

Leute ... wem geht es wie mir .... der 7er war um Welten attraktiver ... alleine die 4 Türen *bäh*