The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R provides fast, unflappable, and affordable performance on the track and in the hills.

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R provides fast, unflappable, and affordable performance on the track and in the hills.

Even before reaching peak torque, the Golf GTI makes 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) as low as 1,750 rpm, while the Golf R delivers 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) at only 2,000 rpm with DSG transmission.

We estimate that the DSG Golf R will make the sprint to 60 in about 4.7 seconds with launch control enabled. Manual cars will likely be about a half-second slower.

The optional six-speed ‘DSG’ dual-clutch transmission again adds $2500 over the standard six-speed manual, making the auto version $54,490. Powering the Volkswagen Golf R is a turbocharged 2.0 ...

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