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.

Volkswagen Golf R

Alternative models

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

from $62,900
Macan

Porsche Macan

  • Engine Type : Electric, Gasoline
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
  • Power HP : 261 - 576 HP

Quick data check: Porsche Macan

  • visibly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • considerably more power
from $25,000
CX-30

Mazda CX-30

  • Engine Type : Gasoline
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All Wheel
  • Power HP : 191 - 227 HP

Quick data check: Mazda CX-30

  • clearly more power
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
from $40,100
IS

Lexus IS

  • Engine Type : Gasoline
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
  • Power HP : 241 - 472 HP

Quick data check: Lexus IS

  • barely more efficient
  • barely lighter
  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
from $61,800
SQ5 Sportback

Audi SQ5 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Gasoline
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All Wheel
  • Power HP : 349 HP

Quick data check: Audi SQ5 Sportback

  • visibly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • markedly lighter
  • only slightly more power
from $49,800
XF

Jaguar XF

  • Engine Type : Gasoline
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
  • Power HP : 246 - 296 HP

Quick data check: Jaguar XF

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • marginally lighter
  • marginally more efficient
from $48,500
C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

  • Engine Type : Plug-In Hybrid,
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All Wheel, Rear Wheel
  • Power HP : 255 - 671 HP

Quick data check: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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