Volkswagen Golf R alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Volkswagen Golf R, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Volkswagen Golf R and are good next research steps.

from $62,900

Porsche Macan

Price : 62,900 - 105,300 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Electric, Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 261 - 576 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 22 - 25 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 405 lb-ft
Model : Macan
Modell : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Trim Level : Electric 4 AWD, Electric Turbo AWD, Electric 4S AWD, Electric RWD, AWD, T AWD, S AWD, GTS AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.9 L
Curb weight : 4,151 - 5,393 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.8 gal
Length : 186.1 - 188.3 in.
Width : 75.7 - 76.3 in.
Height : 62 - 63 in.
Brand : Porsche

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visibly cheaper
a bit more efficient
clearly lighter
considerably more power

from $25,000

Mazda CX-30

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 30 - 33 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-30
Modell : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,419 - 3,527 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 gal
Length : 173 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 61 - 62 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-30

clearly more power
only slightly lighter
substantially cheaper
a bit more efficient

from $40,100

Lexus IS

Price : 40,100 - 63,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 241 - 472 HP
FuelEconomy City : 17 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 31 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 236 - 395 lb-ft
Model : IS
Modell : IS 300 RWD, IS 300 AWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 350 F SPORT RWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 350 F SPORT AWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 300 F SPORT RWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 300 F SPORT AWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance RWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium RWD
Trim Level : IS 300 RWD, IS 300 AWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 350 F SPORT RWD, IS 350 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 350 F SPORT AWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design RWD, IS 300 F SPORT RWD, IS 300 F SPORT Design AWD, IS 300 F SPORT AWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance RWD, IS 500 F SPORT Performance Premium RWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 5 L
Curb weight : 3,715 - 3,891 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 10.8 cu. ft.
Length : 185.4 - 187.3 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Lexus

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Quick data check: Lexus IS

barely more efficient
barely lighter
a bit cheaper
clearly more power

from $61,800

Audi SQ5 Sportback

Price : 61,800 - 68,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 349 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 369 lb-ft
Model : SQ5 Sportback
Modell : Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 3.0 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 3.0 TFSI quattro, Prestige 3.0 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 3 L
Curb weight : 4,332 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 184.6 in.
Width : 74.5 in.
Height : 65 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi SQ5 Sportback

visibly cheaper
moderately more efficient
markedly lighter
only slightly more power

from $49,800

Jaguar XF

Price : 49,800 - 53,500 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 246 - 296 HP
FuelEconomy City : 21 - 23 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 29 - 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 269 - 295 lb-ft
Model : XF
Modell : R-Dynamic SE Sedan AWD, R-Dynamic SE Sedan RWD
Trim Level : R-Dynamic SE Sedan AWD, R-Dynamic SE Sedan RWD
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,655 - 3,845 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.5 gal
Trunk Volume : 11 cu. ft.
Length : 195.4 in.
Width : 78 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Jaguar

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Quick data check: Jaguar XF

barely cheaper
only slightly more power
marginally lighter
marginally more efficient

from $48,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Price : 48,500 - 86,100 $
Body Type : 4MATIC Sedan, Sedan
Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
Power HP : 255 - 671 HP
FuelEconomy City : 20 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 295 - 752 lb-ft
Model : C-Class
Modell : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Trim Level : AMG C 63 S E Performance Sedan, AMG C 43 4MATIC Sedan, C 300 Sedan, C 300 4MATIC Sedan
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,825 - 4,165 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 17.4 gal
Trunk Volume : 9.8 - 12.6 cu. ft.
Length : 187 - 190.6 in.
Width : 74.4 - 77.4 in.
Height : 56 - 57 in.
Brand : Mercedes-Benz

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Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

only slightly cheaper
somewhat lighter
substantially more power
a bit more efficient

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