Volkswagen Golf R vs Volkswagen Golf R

SpecVolkswagen Golf R2024Volkswagen Golf R2024
Price (OTR)£44,515£46,015
Power333 bhp333 bhp
Torque420 Nm420 Nm
0–60 mph4.4 secs4.6 secs
Top Speed155 mph155 mph
MPG (combined)33.2 mpg33.2 mpg
CO₂192 g/km192 g/km
Boot Space374 litres611 litres
Kerb Weight1530 kg1570 kg
Engine2.0L2.0L
Transmission7-speed DSG7-speed DSG
DrivetrainAWDAWD
Insurance Group4040
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Golf RVolkswagen Golf R
Fuel / energy£5,833£5,833
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£5,970£5,970
Depreciation (est.)£17,806£18,406
Total cost£30,179£30,779
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.