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2017 Volkswagen Golf R consumer reviews

$35,655–$36,755 MSRP range
side view of 2017 Golf R Volkswagen
(30 reviews)
100% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.8
  • Performance 4.9
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.8
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Best small car I've ever owned.

Best small car I've ever owned. Good MPH, fun to drive and a wonderful sound system. The all wheel drive along with the get up and go of this car is excellent.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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Fast car

Fast, efficient, near luxury interior. Comfortable, agile nimble. 19” rims 235/35/19 continentals. Black leather interior. Premium Finder 9 speaker stereo system. What more can I say. Oh wait, did I mention all wheel drive. That too.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great performance in a compact package

This car has available adaptive suspension which makes the ride smooth when you want it, and stiff when you need it. The all-wheel-drive system is seamless and does not significantly impact the fuel economy due to its automatic front bias when the rear wheels are not needed. Handling is very good, and the electronics are top-notch in the class.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fastest Car for the Money!!!

Golf R is the fastest car for the money. Unbelievable fun to drive. Roomy and comfortable for 4. Good storage room in the hatchback as well

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Wolf in sheep's clothing

Best all around car I've ever owned thus far. Although it does not appear as such, this is absolutely a luxury sportscar. I've owned a Lexus GS350 and Audi A6 TDI and this outperforms them both looking like a mild hatchback while doing it :-)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car i have owned.

This car is just outstanding.it meets all my requirements.mpg is good and this car is a super preformer.interior design is good and it looks class on the outside.auto gear box is also amazing.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The Golf R Rocks!!!

Arguably the best car I’ve ever owned. Amazing fit & finish, handling, acceleration, styling all 5 star. Tech features (adaptive cruise, etc) top of class. AWD feature great addition. Tires work great in the rain, would not recommend for snow/ice. Fender audio is the gold standard. The new Beats can’t compare. No negatives at all to report!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun daily driver. Comfortable interior.

Need gas mileage for a daily driver but still want a fun hot hatch? Interior far superior to other hatches, not styled like a hot wheels car and still a blast to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Car has been perfect

Quick, fun to drive and offered in manual with AWD just as I wanted. Plus I got the beautiful Lapiz Blue. Only been to service for oil change and tire rotation. It’s not cheap, but price on par with its competitors and less than some others.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Perfect daily driver

This car is nearly the perfect daily driver. Sporty and fun with 300 hp, AWD, and electronically adjustable sport suspension. However, it has understated styling so your don't look like a boy racer. It can haul nearly as much as an SUV because of the hatch. Enough back seat room for two rear facing infant car seats The interior is fantastic and has Apple Car Play, Android Auto, automated cruise, lane detection, and a ton of other safety features. My only gripe is that the ride can be a tad rough with the optional 19" wheels.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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