VW Golf GTI TCR 2019 review - is it the best performance Volkswagen? EVER!

[@thatguy9171]

Please for the love of God do a mk1 gti vs mk2 gti vs mk3 gti vs mk4 gti vs mk5 gri vs mk6 gti vs mk7 gti drag race, rolling race and brake test

[@miljkovicsrb]

YES!

[@magnussiimjensen746]

please!

[@thatguy9171]

@Jon That's obvious but I want to see the progression from generation to generation.

[@OldSkoolLover1996]

That's alot of cars, but YES!

[@r3h4n786]

Hell yessss

[@MaxMax-di3fh]

Hey Mat Your videos are absolutely amazing. Your humor is great and the bandwidth of the videos (from cheap to outrageously expensive) is awesome. What I would still find cool, especially with the more expensive cars, is a night shot. Both from the outside (headlights and such), but also from the inside. For example, the new Volkswagen Touarg from the inside with ambient lighting looks breathtaking. Surely many of your followers would like to see this as well. Just such an idea ! Keep up the good work.

[@ADP-ll1tj]

It looks like a normal GTI that was modified on GTA 5

[@OTruthz]

😂😂😂

[@reitumetsimotlomelo1196]

😂

[@amartaiba3380]

the perfect thing if they make a golf R-"TCR" 😍😍

[@felipecasey9601]

YESSSSSS😛😛😍😍😍

[@drdoomgoat38]

😍😍💕💕

[@waveyknife2225]

Only if it gets 420hp

[@sagemediacopyrightfreemusi4759]

Or just a tcr?

[@drogenfeld]

Perfect thing if people like you don't get to decide something like that.

[@avaragewanker7823]

i would still go for the golf R

[@timmymallet3809]

Pechurka 131 golf r will depreciate like mad this won’t

[@timmymallet3809]

2012日本語がわかりません everyone I know had bort one not lease

[@flacjacket]

@@timmymallet3809 That's not true at all, the R's are far more resistant to depreciation than any version of the GTI.

[@lewisratford2908]

2012日本語がわかりません that’s true where I am in middle England . Rs are much more common than GTIs . The lease deals were very attractive but they are all base spec cars with manual .

[@timmymallet3809]

flacjacket I see golf r every wer who ant got one no1 as got a club sport or club sport.s so u ant got a clue wot your talkin about

[@harada6069]

Great video! A drag race between GTI TCR, GTI, and Golf R would be great

[@daanishwaseem7726]

Matt You do realise that your the reason that Carwow has become so popular on KZbin You should be proud 👏

[@AtacTarziu]

That Mk4 is also a limited Edition. It’s the 25 years limited. It’s the only one which had 180hp. The “regular” 1.8T had 150

[@SpeedComparer]

"We really want AND NEED a new Golf version" - No car guy ever "Im going to buy a weird version of a car cause it sounds cool" - Moeez, Marketing Manager for Local Green Food Company

[@Hoktemberjan]

100% agree

[@adiomari]

We really want AND NEED a new Golf version

[@questionyourself718]

@@adiomari -adi omari who isnt a car guy-

[@ncvvalley9736]

@@adiomari Speaking of which, when is it coming out already?

[@ProWagenMedia]

I own a mk7 GTI only talk what you know. But still correct. the mk7 is one of the best cars of this decade for that reason I may not upgrade it to the mk8 because its may not be a huge increase in performace. But the best car for the money inside and out as well as performance.

[@aimanstark4714]

I always love the gti looks. It’s very classic and iconic. Btw Love the video mat! Keep the good job.👍

[@carwow]

Thanks!

[@minjaijung]

Ikr no overdoing but my fav design

[@arminius301]

until the 2020 model, they managed to flush 50 years of leading aesthetics among hot hatches down the toilet with that new pikachu body design, absolutely dreadful looking

[@Tzacaron]

@@carwow Hey you forgot golf clubsport

[@MickDavies]

I always like the GTI red highlights and even the seat trims, I wish they had those offered on the Golf R when I got mine. Those red headlight highlights are dope.

[@chauncey_vw5015]

Enjoying these reviews. You are a doppelgänger for a guy I work with!

[@wilfordthe4th422]

It bothers me that the gti looks more sporty and cool compared to the R even tho the R is the high performing golf

[@JavierEnriqueRoquebert]

WilfordThe 4th totally agree! They need to make the R a little more "crazy" or aggressive looking to reflect it's capabilities.

[@filip__1553]

Except the GTI TCR is faster than the Golf R

[@justink9603]

Its the same thing with porsche (VW group) the gts cars look sportier than the turbo cars

[@gtigaming3059]

@@filip__1553 high speeds yes because of fwd instead of awd saves weigjt but 0-60 golf r wins

[@drogenfeld]

@@gtigaming3059 because 0-60 matters a lot... except it doesn't. Especially in a race.

[@BC-cp5vr]

I still think the GTI pirelli is still the best GTI of them all, great styling and great seats, also has the rear uptilt and the dsg box. Still rocks after 9 years.

[@fernandoanechina8325]

I think is better to buy a normal GTI and put different brakes, whells and different parts of the car by your self 🤔🤔

[@lewisratford2908]

El Pipiolo plus you can have a manual. The pp brakes are pretty good anyway. Just a remap and save a ton of money

[@user-uy3ti3nj5u]

Buy r

[@fernandoanechina8325]

@@user-uy3ti3nj5u for me the R is too much. A GTI or a i30N is enough

[@TheSauceSultan]

@@user-uy3ti3nj5u foreskin

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

A normal gti or golf r is enough👌

[@mittyahmed7362]

Golf gti is the best german hot hatch and now the tcr being better than the R, means it's the best hot hatch

[@sheetalsakla4108]

Matt Watson my favorite KZbinr ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@Olibelus]

Awesome as always! Loved the history segment at the end too.

[@tpersaud7010]

My 2018 Autobhan Gti is a blast.. way more fun... and such awesome understated looks with performance and quality finishes too!! Best choice I made!!

[@PritchyTurbo2000]

I don't know of anyone better at these reviews etc at the moment other than Matt

[@lewisratford2908]

Quite expensive for a 40bhp bump with skirts and seats. People who tend to buy GTIs want understated, slick at everything with good kerbside appeal. Looks wise it comes over as a little loud. People who want a more dynamic experience with the fast and furious looks will just go for the Honda or Renault. Not quite sure what VW were trying to do. Personally would save some money and go for a Performance Pack with a remap. Plus could spec a manual if you choose. Kind of stepping on the toes of the M140i where you can get some good deals.

[@GT_FREAK]

Bro its the tcr spec that you can race in tcr championships so its worth the money and audi has an tcr spec that cost more so what are you complaining for?

[@harrisonsloan6036]

I like the updated looks. still looks understated but a tad more aggressive. But I dont understand why you still wouldnt get a golf R though, its faster and has all wheel drive, I guess its for people who like the driving dynamics of a front wheel drive, but still no reason as to why you cant take your golf R to track. I personally would like a TCR edition of the golf R with like 350hp and some body kit and removed weight. But who knows, MK 8 golfs are coming soon so who know whats in store for the GTI and R, plus rumours of a 5 cylinder.

[@lewisratford2908]

GTFREAK not complaining about the fact that it’s a good car. It’s just the price. After options it’s pushing near £40k..want more power get an R and that has AWD. However the R for me doesn’t look as good. Most people who buy GTIs aren’t really fussed with track days. That’s kind of what the Clubsport was for. I love my Mk 7.5 Gti but just feel the tcr is a lot of money that’s all.

[@lewisratford2908]

Harrison Sloan pretty sure they have already confirmed the power plants as 232 bhp , 286 bhp and 325bhp for the R . No 5 cylinders unfortunately.

[@mills3375]

Couldn’t of said it better myself. I would save money and buy a focus st. It has a tiny bit less power but for a much more affordable price. Not to mention that the St is a manual only which makes it more fun to drive

[@FisheeC3]

I've owned a MK3 GTI 2.0L, MK4 GTI 1.8T, MK5 GTI 2.0L, and now a MK7 GTI 2.0L PP (auto). While the MK7 is by far the most refined and capable car of the bunch, the simple MK3 was by far the most fun to drive. No electronic nannies, no traction control, hydraulic clutch, cable throttle, 5 speed, decent brakes, not too much power... just the right elements to make an everyday sporty car super fun.

[@mohamadattar9330]

Love seeing legend CARS at your show...👍👍👍

[@Majinvash]

I've own owned every Golf GTI but the 3 and 4, I am now in the 2018 Golf R. The best of them all is the Mk5 Ed30, it was just perfect. IMO

[@benupde1979]

Majinvash the mk5 is the only Golf that can be classed as hideous looking. Nothing about the mk5 was good to look at. I have a facelifted Mk7 R and a Mk4 R32. The 2 best looking, and best feeling Golfs ever made.

[@michaelrussell6661]

My TE Cortina 3.3 litre 6cyl did the 1/4 mile/400metre in 12.98 back in the early 1980's. It was an awesome Sleeper...........which blew away a lot of V8's :D

[@MrSamstackz]

Mat is the best car reviewer. Period!

[@slamminx3]

Golf GTI Clubsport S vs Golf TCR drag race and rolling race please!!

[@ronron7181]

You sir just broke my heart... where’s a VR6! That motor spec is the legend

[@TheVeryteddy]

3 Door!!! Yes!!!!

[@carwow]

🙌

[@TheVeryteddy]

@@carwow in a world of hothatck converted almost exclusively to 5-door it's nice to see that the icon has retained the possibility of choice!

[@-MarcelDavis-]

What's so good about a 3 door?

[@t-bone9239]

Are 3 doors significantly lighter or is it just a design preference?

[@TheVeryteddy]

@@t-bone9239 both of them, and in some cases more rigidity of the frame

[@DJEvillincoln]

As a former Golf owner, I really enjoyed this video.

[@thembamogale7408]

I would really love to do the job you do. I'm really obsessed with cars.🔥👑💙

[@martinlam4249]

Mat awesome video again, this is the only channel I turn on the notification

[@NuhanHidayat]

Average comment post on every Carwow videos: * complementing Mat * * put a country name even though it doesn't have something related to the video *

[@deang3359]

- You're my favorite car reviewer Mat Love from Uganda - 😅😅😅

[@bencrosbie]

😂😂😂😂😂 excellent car review mat greetings from Ireland 😂 🇮🇪

[@dadangkkurniawan8442]

You did it too. By your name.

[@GD-kf4wt]

BEST CARWOW REVIEW EVER !💕💕🔥🔥😍😍

[@Account1746]

Can’t go wrong with a golf

[@dj331]

A real petrol-head fancy a bum?

[@mmaworld552]

@A real petrol-head so an audi rs3 hatch is gay ? You obviously have never drove or been in one 😂

[@Account1746]

A real petrol-head damn that’s crazy

[@WRP_2003]

A real petrol-head ironic when you have a skoda as your profile picture lol

[@dotdotdot1113]

@@WRP_2003 you realise Volkswagen owns Skoda?

[@hivzijabuzaljko964]

Matt is the best. Best wishes from Bosnia

[@aryans4519]

The VW golf gti and the first focus rs are the best hatchbacks in my opinion 😍

[@mmaworld552]

Rs3 best hatch back

[@carcrazyguysa4059]

The TCR is hot! Can't wait for this to come to South Africa

[@joemason6189]

Golfs are great, had a MK7 GTi. Did everything great but had 0 character! Swapped it in for a Caterham 7 👍🏻

[@hibees2349]

My dad used to have this car just limited edition and performance exhaust until he sold it for 40k for help for their new house! It was the best car I could sit in!

[@philipheelham3061]

Another great review thanks

[@flowmaster305]

I must say you should be in Top Gear. You’re way better than all those new people! Even Motor Trend

[@basithph8958]

I rather take the Golf R with the 6-speed manual

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Its a turd. Trust me.

[@basithph8958]

A real petrol-head wtf

[@basithph8958]

A real petrol-head bro im straight

[@richpotatothebestg.m.ovegg2599]

@A real petrol-head Says the Skoda fanboy

[@LITTLEbigREG]

Have you driven a manual Golf R? The gearbox is awful!

[@adamchase1517]

Who remembers that VW Golf W12 on Top Gear, I wonder why that never went into production but we get these new edition golfs every 3 months with a new name.

[@mdogzino]

2019 VW Golf GTI T C aahhh.

[@KeithFlint350]

TCR comes from Total Compact Road, and it's the most important bike in the history of road cycling. I will take this Golf just because I love these three letters.

[@AlexandersPrestigeLtd]

Rather have a Clubsport GTi 40 Edition for us.

[@aliawaseem6833]

Mat Watson reviews ...amazing!!!! Thank you!😆

[@Nicklasolsen98]

Still prefer golf R, only because of AWD

[@CM.243]

I prefer my R, maybe because of AWD, but because I am not going to track it and more importantly, mine is an estate.

[@CM.243]

@A real petrol-head How can an inanimate object be homosexual?

[@stantorren4400]

your right how are they gay you saying that says you need to make yourself feel better

[@psychobread1252]

A real bisexual petrol-head...you’re fucking gay

[@roshansrinivas8729]

Hey Mat! Your youtube videos are one of the very few ones on youtube which is very crisp to watch. How much ever the length of the video is, you keep it cheerful. ;) Love it always.

[@longtailgt]

I'd actually spend less and get the standard Golf GTI. I can have that with a manual as well. Also, I think the Golf GTI (and R) is one of the nicest looking hot hatches right now. There are others that look more striking and in-your-face (Civic Type R, Megane RS) but after a few years those will look dated while the Golf will still look nice.

[@Robin-pj9qd]

How did that logic work in your head. The golf r will continue to age just like the type R. And I’m vw guy lmao

[@ppeter2867]

Them seats are a throwback to the mk2 gti grey cloths ones sick!

[@richardhifi]

I’d just buy the R

[@alldaytony2751]

The R is really advanced though. Looks exspensive to maintain.

[@richboy900]

@@alldaytony2751 not only that, I heard a gti would hold its value better than an R. Not by much, but still

[@JackoBanon1]

@@richboy900 Here in Germany you can buy a lot of used GTI's (1-4 years old) for 10-15k €. Golf R's in that age on the other are pretty rare and much more expensive.

[@emiliojavier8268]

@@JackoBanon1 wow it's amazing how cheap they are

[@mas921]

That little spoiler over the spoiler is a Gurney Flap! Its tiny but the aero effect is substantial

[@philipewetter8695]

Hey matt I love your video's. Keep on the good work (also a special tgabks to carwow). In this video you use a app on your phone to measure the 0-60 time. Which app do u use for that. I would love to test my own cars. Kind regards

[@supahotfireOH]

would like to know as well

[@ullsp]

Matt, you are with no doubt one of my favorite youtubers (neck to neck w C Harris)... and know what, you might just make purple shocks cool again ;)

[@mittyahmed7362]

Golf GTI TCR best hot hatch

[@ashley_ash7239]

It has always been a golf R for me, like the body and the engine. But it would be great to have a TCR engine in the golf R, performance is crazy 🤯

[@gtiak274]

The TCR has the Golf R engine!

[@sub39h]

The Clubsport was the best looking Golf.

[@livingboost3121]

sub39h LOL NO!!!! The spoiler was ugly as fuck

[@Why_vern]

Thanks Mat, always like watching your videos 👌🏁

[@123thor2010]

Rs have depreciated so much, a lot more than the stock GTIS so you be mad to pick a R over a clubsport or a tcr,

[@lakshaylamba653]

Finally mat you're back

[@moizmughal5363]

great review best wishes from pakistan

[@faiqhassan]

MOIZ MUGHAL same here

[@haiderishtiaq6010]

Hey Moiz I’ve noticed that you make this comment on each videos isn’t it😂😂 By the way agree with you😂😂

[@snmthecloser]

TECH MAN boooo hissssss

[@AutoCarPk]

Please edit your comment and do the letter "P" capital in Pakistan.

[@justina9914]

Poliomyelitis

[@334trax2]

👍 I got first GTI a MK7.5 and now making it a fun FWD track car.

[@johnnym6343]

Pretty much a Leon Cupra with a nicer badge 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mrd9534]

Great review Dave!

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Regular car. 5.3 seconds to 60mph 13.6 for the 1/4 mile Race car : wheel spins like all hell. All number are worst. All the technology helping the regular guy!

[@MrOpticBlade]

Welcome To The Madness You don’t stop on a track

[@suhaildesai5867]

Welcome To The Madness A Race Car isn’t about straight line speed, it’s more about cornering and weight loss. Getting rid of driver aids makes the lap times faster.

[@delanhenry4457]

Then again if he had controlled his throttle better which I think he punch it deliberately it would have easily crossed .2 or .3 secs faster

[@narojdebeste]

Regular guys arent supposed to drive race cars anyway

[@ArsalanAFG-fo1yx]

depends on who is driving, i'm sure a proper racing driver would've done it in 10-11 sec

[@gabutman6144]

Matt probably one of the best motoring journalist in world

[@rasmusbonn]

The steering wheel looks like a snack

[@ghanshyammallar4250]

Awesome car..! Best performance VW. The only car review channel i like in KZbin. Keep it up Mat Watson. 👍🏻

[@TrolledBy]

Random question: Can I have the TCR text vinyl at the bottom without the freckle vinyls?

[@fredvallenet]

Drilled discs improve braking performance and have little effect on cooling. Great content, clear English for non native speaker.

[@nobledunkley3977]

Shoulda added an AWD option so that power can actually be useful

[@Ctje-cc6kr]

Then you just buy the r

[@alpenjodel24]

5.3 with massive wheelspin, that thing can do 4.8 for sure

[@Raprada]

2:22 That oil pan looks like its made of plastic. I hope Volkswagen isn't stupid enough to use that on its production cars

[@blower1]

They've had plastic, well GFRP, oil pans since the Mk7 came out in 2013. I was dubious about durability at first but they seem to be holding up - they don't appear to be any less durable than the normal aluminium pans, which can crack just as easily upon a heavy impact. As it's GFRP - glass fiber reinforced plastic it doesn't shatter or crack in the same way as ordinary hard plastics, it does have a behaviour similar to that of aluminium.

[@flacjacket]

@@blower1 Adding to this it is lighter than an aluminum equivalent.

[@corinoliver5341]

A real petrol-head are you regarded, it’s when the engine is there on the stand

[@YourAssAintSafe]

@A real petrol-head ?????????????

[@richardbaron2948]

I have a modified Golf MK7 R. It runs just over 500hp using Revo stage 3 hardware and software. 0-60 sub 3 seconds. For the price of a brand new TCR you could purchase a 3 year old Golf MK7 R spend a few grand on it and the result is a super car killer for the same price...........

[@ivandoe33]

dude what TCR success? 2018 was fail for teams using VW Golf TCR. Best in Europe position was 8th in drivers standings, 6th in teams. In WTCR they got owned by i30N TCR. Loeb Racing Team using Golf TCR finished 4th, in drivers standing ended 8th. Say no more...

[@whirlymurley3974]

well it won 3 years running in new zealand..

[@DjStiv3]

you still gotta represent. how many other cars dont even get the chance to race anyhere and arent worth tracking? im sure its more worthwhile..... creating a fucking hyundai accent RACE inspired version.

[@ralphv924]

the Golf R ! No smulk, just power !

[@grgfourtinas]

ill stick to a golf R or a rs3 !!

[@1988josip]

Rs3 is miles away from both gti and tcr

[@alexrudaj1435]

every single person on earth would get an RS3 before a fuckin VW but that shit is expensive, however i'd rather get bus than a european honda....

[@1988josip]

@@alexrudaj1435 just look at new rs3 limousine...it s top car

[@TheYBGOON]

Why mention rs3. Got nothing to do with this

[@Q8Police777]

I think you ment the s3

[@lash9400]

Mk2 and Mk4 GTis looking sweet in that line up.

[@MrHidinho]

golf r way too common nowadays and are huge thief magnets. these gti's are way more rare. still fun, fast and practical.

[@suhaildesai5867]

Hidik Omar VW Golf GTIs are more popular than the Golf R.

[@A1God25]

I see way more GTI’s in NYC than Golf R’s.

[@matthewoliver9055]

In the UK Golf Rs are everywhere GTIs hardly seen and that's the one I'd have

[@suhaildesai5867]

Matthew Oliver The most popular model is the GTD, they are absolutely everywhere.

[@FATALDEATHZ]

I understand why you would take this over the golf r. This car sits on the more aggressive, track focused side of the gti after the original and performance variants . It's pretty much a front wheel drive golf r. The golf r is more focused to be an overall package for daily drivability while this is aimed at being a tracked focused monster inspired by the tcr race car. This car will probably be the same price as the golf r in Australia once it comes here but I love my front wheel drive cars and I would definently take it over the golf r as I do occasionally enjoy track days and crazy drives which is what this car was intended to do.

[@fredericduwe9920]

Don't get why you would buy this over a golf R

[@carwow]

I take it you voted for the Golf R then?!

[@fredericduwe9920]

@@carwow yes, i think the additional 2k is worth it for awd and some more power

[@mohdalilafi6828]

@@carwow no reason to buy it over the golf r

[@Horizon301.]

frederic duwe heritage. That’s all.

[@Cous1nJack]

Cos everyone with £250 for a lease has a blue .:R. This is unusual if nothing else.

[@paulccraciun1816]

You need that rear defuser in order to look cool while staying by the side of the road with the Check Engine light on.

[@swanblake]

Isnt this the same thing as the Clubsport S just 3 years later? Really moving the needle VW....

[@mossy1314]

Love your videos Matt!

[@omaromar-sq1vh]

My dream to get a golf gti 😰

[@jesaaj1007]

omar omar you w get there

[@marcellukacic5221]

IMO MK 5 had the best performance versions. GTI and R32 were amazing!

[@prestigeworldwide1138]

It's basically the same car as the seat leon cupra 290

[@E11isxn]

Brilliant video I’m a MASSIVE Vdub fan boy so I love this

[@Riyazatron]

Golf R over this any day

[@Thanksvars]

Great video, love from Greece!

[@sbomorse]

Those decals look wank. Only a fan boy would buy this over a Civic Type-R. And if you must have a Golf you should just get the Golf R instead which is a better all rounder.

[@nagmashot]

The first 16V engine in a Golf was put in the Mk I ... only sold in France to fight the R5 Turbo ... it was called Golf GTI 16S and was a officle coopration between VW and Oettinger

[@andrelima5124]

Pointless car. No manual No actual weight reduction No actual decent exhaust Not even actual sport seats Is just a 3 door hatchback with some some brake, tune, small body parts. Still prefer the Golf R with a manual gearbox.

[@Way2fast4u82]

André Lima Manuel schmanuel. Dsg ftw

[@tan9640]

Lost count of how many mk7 special edition and different variants we’ve had now... Mk7 with the performance pack Mk7 ed40 Mk7 Clubsport s Mk7 tcr Mk7.5 I’m lost, but great video an great car!

[@igor125s]

Why buy a gti, if you can get a cupra for less?

[@lightofjahs]

Golfs keep their value far better so you'll lose more money buying the cupra in the long run.

[@MrOpticBlade]

igor125s Seat’s have horrible plastic interior

[@norafirestorm]

@@MrOpticBlade it's near identical to the golf! Same design, same materials!

[@MrOpticBlade]

norafirestorm I’ve driven plenty versions of both. Same platform drives pretty much the same except the cupra is filled with much more cheap plastic bits.

[@norafirestorm]

@@MrOpticBlade your wrong, traded in my Mk7 Golf R for a Cupra 300, the level of plasticness is identical, infact I'd go as far as saying the Leon is screwed together better, waaay less rattles in it than the golf! Plus the Golfs silly font used in the displays drove me crazy, something a 13 year old would choose!

[@theremain9299]

I love my MK2. The older cars might be slower, but it's more fun driving a slow car fast than a fast car slow. :D

[@jezstokes8592]

Having driven a Hyundai i30N performance I know that’s what I would have

[@Ben-qq6jq]

Have you driven the golf to compare though? Strange comment otherwise

[@perfeet702]

@@Ben-qq6jq Manual gearbox....

[@lewisratford2908]

Lovely package the 130N but after being a passenger in one the ride was a bit busy....

[@perfeet702]

lewis Ratford In what way?

[@minjaijung]

@@Ben-qq6jq completely agree. Golf is the best hatchback out there. I mean it was the first one after all. GTI is the bet hot hatch out there. I mean it was the first one after all. From a Korean guy's perspective who has owned a Golf before

[@kartoffelwillipeter3067]

The Mk6 is the coolest Golf un my opinion. It's just beautiful!

[@ГеоргиБойчев-о3л]

Agreed