Golf R vs Golf GTI: Which One Should You Buy?

I discuss the differences between the Mk7.5 Golf R & MK7.5 Golf GTI, as well as giving some useful advice for anyone on the market for either car. Have any questions? Please leave them in the comments below and I'll get back to you.

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[Jubelly]

GTI looks just more special to me. The R is nearly identical to a regular golf with R pack

[MrDarrenNice]

I'm a GTI fan. I have recently ordered a new GTI TCR, an upgrade from my current 2016 GTI Performance. I drove a Golf R with everything on it in black with black wheels and the amazing akrapovic exhaust. I loved it but I still found the GTI more fun. Then when I drove the TCR, I knew this was for me over the R. Its just a personal thing. No doubt the R is quicker but the GTI's are more fun 😊

[samuelreid]

His Gti makes the R look kinda boring 😬 I said it

[johnjackson]

Golf gti manual with performance pack and stage 1 remap is one of the most fun hot hatches around! Golf r suits dsg as you say but the gti where 0-60 doesn't matter fun on a back road is more enjoyable with a manual

[marveysingh]

I have the GTI and my best mate the R, the GTI is more nimble and I feel like there is less lag but the R is just straight line fun! GTI looks much better and sounds better in my opinion

[jakelex]

Most beautiful GTI I've ever seen.

[julianuk]

Performance pack makes a huge difference because of the VAQ LSD. I've owned both.. A non VAQ and a VAQ. VAQ gti's can corner a lot faster with a lot more control. As expected. Makes it closer to an R still with the fun element of a gti 2WD.

[vertcx]

This guys ALWAYS seems to subtlety down talk other cars. Always seems to act as if he's better...

[poddyeak]

GTI looks more aggressive, that ‘smiley’ grille is bollocks! The angles make it look better. Plus, the R is a bit boring for me, the GTI feels a bit more special inside etc. If I spend 38k on a car I want it to feel special

[buckegit]

I. Prefer the frontal style of the GTI over the R

[boostfan]

I think the the more direct steering feel in his gti is due to his Michelin tires. There the best in the business,

[Krispy]

The R is everything the GTI is and more. Only downside is that it weighs a little bit more than the GTI. But you get AWD, and more power. I’m glad I went with my mk7.5 R 6spd. Wish we got the Clubsport in America. I would be more tempted to get that over the R

[WebbyOnCars]

GTi for me, love that classic tartan interior! 👏👏

[azadrahman]

Having them both, I can say I prefer the GTI. The GTI feels more tossable in corners and lighter on it’s feet.

[vn]

when I finally upgrade from my Bora 4Motion it'll be a GTI. Lighter and more nimble about town.
My old Bora refuses to break despite countless redlines ie constant abuse. God love it. These days its more like driving an indestructible Tractor!

[lewisratford]

R will always be the better performance car obviously. Out of wet junctions / tight corners it’s brilliant.
The Gti is a great choice though if you want more kit. I spect the 9 inch touch, performance pack 245bhp with R brakes and diff, 19 inch wheels, seats I wanted and paint. The R would of come in at poverty spec for a similar price.
The Gti looks great as well ..plus on a roll the R is faster but NO way as much as people think.

[DRDELTS]

Stick FWD GTi's always way more fun than the DSG AWD R's.. Especially the Clubsport S!

[bbogaluga]

For the 4WD & the extra power, the R takes it obviously... for everything else, that guys GTi beats your R I’m afraid Luke... having said that, I’m currently saving for a Golf R!!! 😍

[liammack]

GTi definitely looks more aggressive to me!!

[BROWITT]

Great video, been waiting for this one for a little while now! I think it's the GTI 7.5 for me, hopefully my next car. Please Luke take that wrap off soon!