2015 Volkswagen Golf R Consumer Reviews
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Positive Review
This car is perfect for my wife and I. We're city dwellers in our 50's who wanted a car with serious performance, yet would be easy to live with. Yes, there are faster cars built today, but seriously, it's as quick as supercars were not that long ago; and it sticks like glue to the road. When not succumbing to "my inner child" the car is as practical as any Golf. It's big on the inside with enough seat room for two adults in the back for anything shorter than a day-long trip. Put those rear seats down and you have the cavernous cargo area which Golfs are known for. The interior exudes quality--I liked it better than the interior of an Audi S3 which I test drove. And with the Dynamic Chassis Control set to "Comfort" it rides as smooth as the Audi as well. But if you put the DCC into its "Race" setting, it truly is ready to take a lap around the nearest track; even more sporty feeling than the S3. This is a car where you can have your cake and eat it too. It's also a sharp looking car; all of its lines are unified and seem to be there for a purpose. Vw has been building versions of this car for 40 years now, and that fine-honing of its basic design shows here. This latest iteration of the Golf R is lower, wider, and longer than the previous one, yet is still small enough to be a godsend when looking for parking spaces in the city. If you're looking for a car that looks like a race car, you'll be disappointed with the R, as while it has some subtle sporty design elements (bigger air openings in the grill, quad exhaust pipes, 19" wheels), it doesn't look like something with big wings on the back which a college kid would be happy squirting around town in. It looks "adult," just not a boring one. That said, I can't tell you how often I get guys in their teens and twenties taking long lusting looks at my R, some even taking pictures of it. Go figure. I can sum up owning this car best by saying that it's not just a great car which can handle the driving needs of daily life with aplomb, but it's also a car that after half a year of ownership, I still look forward to getting behind the wheel each time.
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Ive owned bicycles more reliable than this hunk of junk. better luck flushing your money down a toilet or better yet buy a bicycle
BEST car ever.
Little road noise at higher speeds
Very sad to sell my 2015 VW Golf. I had to do it because of a move but it was an amazing car. I got it used for $15,000 ish and sold it in 2023 for $11,600. Amazing value and will be dearly missed.
Fun to drive, Comfortable on long drives
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Highly recommend the golf R for anyone in the market to buy one. I have the 2018 model I have a stg2 tune pushing close 440hp the car is a hoot to drive. Still decent on fuel economy my best was 34.5 mpg. It's been reliable and no issues the perfect allrounder comfortable on long drives
Wicked fun to drive!
19" wheels w/ 35 aspect tires harsh on bad roads.
Launch control is amazing! Because the car is AWD, there is no tire spin or other drama leaving the line, but shifts are hard, instant, and chirp the tires on the first two shifts. After that, you've exceeded the legal speed limit, but wait for the next light and do it again! It's a blast. If you want to be a sedate, little hatchback, engage ECO or Comfort mode and enjoy the ride. I get over 30 mpg on the highway when driving at or under the speed limit (up to 75 mph around here) in ECO mode. The inside of the car rivals Audis in fit, finish, and overall panache. Love the digital dash. Seats down, tons of space for carrying the groceries, or whatever. Most fun car I've ever had!
Safe, practical and very fun to drive.
Noisy tires at high speed and a few rattles.
Probably the best car I ever had. My only criticism: noisy tires at high speed and a few rattles in the cabin. The suspension is generally fine but becomes choppy on bad roads.
Fun fast and solid
A bit hard over rough roads
Worth it.
Everything
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See above
Performance, comfort AND practicality
Understated style, some might say boring
More comfortable than Focus RS - not difficult, let's be honest. Less ridiculous than Civic Type R - again, not hard. Believe it or not, quicker 0-60 than Subaru STI WRX. If you want a well-rounded, fun daily driver, every press article you read will tell you to buy the Golf R for the reasons above. I haven't driven any of the others, but everything they say about the Golf is true. Almost luxury-car comfortable, mature styling inside and out, loaded with features. Launch mode is a blast; beats a Mustang V8 away from the lights. I've owned this one for 3 years, since 2500 miles. Reliability - no complaints; it needed a new drivers window regulator under warranty - the one-touch up/down stopped working. Back seat is a little tight, but I don't have a need for one. Cargo space is impressive with the seats down. Doesn't come with a spare tire. Android Auto can be a little glitchy sometimes, but I think that's true in all cars. My average mpg is 22, but can get 25 when you behave. Requires premium fuel. I can't think of another car I'd rather be driving right now. I love it.
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