VOLKSWAGEN GOLF HATCHBACK

Name: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG
Brand: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
SKU: 106471
Availability: InStock

2.0 TSI 333 R 4Motion 5dr DSG

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 183.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

Customise Deal

Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 183.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 155mph

VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
8
Handling
8
Comfort
8
Space
8
Styling
8
Build
8
Value
7
Equipment
8
Economy
8
Depreciation
8
Insurance
7

You've done the Volkswagen Golf GTI and now want something with sharper teeth? Try the latest 333PS Golf R. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

Want the ultimate hot hatch? Volkswagen's rejuvenated Golf R could well be it. This can't claim to be the fastest car of its kind but its Wolfsburg maker reckons it's the most complete, most rewarding and most dynamic shopping rocket yet made. Depending on your mood, it can reach 168mph on the racetrack or register better than 35mpg on the school run. Your everyday supercar is right here.

Background

We've had the Golf R around in various forms since 2009 and the formula it offers hasn't fundamentally changed much in that time. There's VW's 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol engine in its fastest form, 4MOTION 4WD and a slice of Golf GTI engineering tuned up to the max. This 'CD1'-series version, based on the current MK8 Golf architecture, doesn't deviate much from that script but does usefully embellish it. And of course, predictably, it claims to be the quickest and most powerful Golf ever made. That isn't enough to allow it to fully take on uber-fast super hatches like the Mercedes-AMG A 45 or the Audi RS3. But the Golf R significantly undercuts both these models on price and in real world point-to-point motoring probably isn't much slower. Plus a major draw is that its pavement presence is that bit more understated. You could get away with one of these in the company carpark without Directorship-level eyebrows being raised. Sounds tempting.

Driving Experience

So to what you need to know here. The improved version of this Volkswagen's EA888 2.0-litre TSI turbo petrol unit now puts out 333PS (13PS more than before). Torque though is unchanged and performance is only fractionally different from before, 62mph from rest occupying 4.6s (just 0.1s faster than the previous car could manage). If you pay extra for the optional 'R-Performance upgrade' package, Volkswagen will remove the 155mph speed limiter so that 168mph is possible. All this motor's pulling power is available from just 2,100rpm. Power though, is nothing without control - and this Golf R has more of that. As before with this uber-fast hot hatch, power can be distributed not only between front and rear axles but also between the rear wheels. Thanks to a torque vectoring system using a pair of electronically operated multi-disc clutches, output can be balanced across the rear axle from 0-100% within milliseconds. You might well want that optional 'R-Performance' upgrade package because it includes two extra driving modes. 'Special' was configured for optimum performance at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschliefe race track. There's also 'Drift', configured for general wild racetrack use. Aurally, this top Golf still doesn't provide quite the fireworks you'd get from, say, a Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ or the old Honda Civic Type-R, but there's now a more gravelly delivery to the sound actuator that pumps noise in the cabin. Which you can switch off through the enhanced drive mode set-up, which now offers greater customisation and has an added 'Eco' mode that softens throttle response and provokes earlier up-shifts from the 7-speed DSG auto gearbox. As before, compared to a Golf GTI, this R has 10% stiffer springs, a 1.3-degree front axle camber change and steering software tweaked to be more direct. The brake discs are 17mm bigger and feature crisper pedal response. And the front aluminium subframe is 3kgs lighter. All good to know.

Design and Build

As before, there's the choice of either a hatch or an Estate body shape. Both feature the subtle visual changes visited upon this updated model - slimmer LED headlights, a reprofiled front bumper complete with new air blades - and rear 3D-effect tail lamps that can be had with the option of three differing strobing and flashing 'welcome signatures' when you lock or unlock. Otherwise, things are much as before. Apart from that hoovered-to-the-tarmac ride height, the standard version of the Golf R is distinguished by 18-inch 'Jerez' black alloy wheels (upgradeable to 19-inch 'Estoril' rims, which come as standard on the 'Black Edition' version). All Rs also get a full R body kit, roof spoiler and quad exhaust pipes - a feature that subtly hints at this variant's potency compared with other Golf models. The model's brake callipers are finished in the hallmark shade of Volkswagen R blue (black on the 'Black Edition'), and feature the R division's logo, while the car's door mirrors are finished in a matt chrome effect (or black on the 'Black Edition') - another identifier of the powerful and enthusiast-focused Golf R. Inside, a bespoke, heated R steering wheel features, with an R button which allows the driver direct access to the car's range of drive modes without needing to take their hands away from the wheel. Extended paddle shifters also add to the driver-focused convenience of the model's cockpit. And there are aluminium pedals and sports seats with integrated head restraints. With this updated model, as with other facelifted versions of this Golf, there are a few minor updates to the 10.2-inch 'Digital Cockpit Pro' instrument display, which has R-specific graphics. And there's a better head-up display available. But the steering wheel retains the pre-facelift model's fiddly haptic buttons, unlike other facelifted MK8 Golfs which now get proper physical ones. The awful touch slider below the infotainment screen has been retained, but it's now more responsive and (at last) is back-lit for easier night use. The original design's widely-criticised infotainment system has been thoroughly updated to what VW calls' MIB4' status, which means it gets quicker processing times, smarter menus and slicker graphics. For this top R, it comes in its largest 12.9-inch form and now incorporates ChatGPT tech, which can be used to control navigation, 'phone and climate functions. The advantage here is that if Volkswagen's own voice activation set-up doesn't know the answer to a question you might be asking the car, it'll be relayed to the ChatGPT AI system - though the same VW voice will still give you the answer. What about the rear? Well as with an ordinary Golf. There's comfortable space for a couple of adults on the back seat and a luggage area in the hatch that at 341-litres is 40-litres down on the usual Golf capacity (presumably because of the 4WD system). It's vastly bigger in the Estate of course (which, thanks to its longer wheelbase also offers more room on the back seat). That station wagon version offers a 611-litre boot, extendable to 1,642-litres.

Market and Model

This Golf R is priced from just under £46,000 in hatch form (or from around £47,500 as an Estate). You still have to pay extra for DCC adaptive damping. And as before, most hatch customers will want to find the extra necessary (just over £47,000) for the better-specced R Black Edition, which comes with the otherwise optional 'R-Performance Package'. That brings upgraded 19-inch 'Estoril' black alloy wheels and tyres and an increased top speed of 168mph (where permitted). The pack also adds two extra driver modes; 'Drift' and 'Special'. 'Drift' mode is entirely focused upon driver enjoyment away from public highways. This setting uses the full potential of the R-Performance Torque Vectoring and enables the driver to drift the Golf R on private tracks. The 'Special' mode supposedly provides the car with the perfect set-up to tackle the famously challenging Nurburgring Nordschleife racetrack. This is an extension of the standard 'Race' driving mode, in which the engine sound is increased, while the DSG, optional DCC, progressive steering and the all-wheel drive system are adjusted to a sportier set-up. Across the Golf R range, other key extras available for the Golf R include nappa leather upholstery, an Akrapovic titanium exhaust, a panoramic sunroof, a 480-watt Harmon/Kardon sound system and a head up display. Volkswagen also says that this current generation model is upgradeable, so if required, some drive assist or online features can be added and enabled after you've bought the car. The car's driver assistance systems include lane change assist and Travel Assist with Side Assist and Emergency Assist.

Cost of Ownership

We were quite impressed with the fuel economy stats of this eighth generation Golf R when we first tested it back in 2021 - around 7mpg down on the Golf GTI. And the figures still look pretty good given the level of performance that you're getting here; 34.9mpg on the combined cycle for the standard hatch, 34.5mpg for the 'Black Edition' version and 34.6mpg for the Golf R Estate. But things have now moved on in this segment. A rival Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC now uses mild hybrid technology, with the result that its combined cycle fuel economy figure has improved to 43.5mpg. This Volkswagen still has a slight advantage when it comes to emissions though, which will be important for business customers. These are rated at 184g/km for the standard hatch,186g/km for the 'Black Edition' version and 185g/km for the Golf R Estate. The Mercedes-AMG A 35 4MATIC is rated at 193g/km. And the warranty? Well the standard package is three years and 60,000 miles. We can't see why Volkswagen couldn't extend that mileage limit to 100,000 miles, since that what you get on its mechanically very similar Caddy model. Doing that though, wouldn't give Volkswagen dealers so much of an opportunity to sell extended warranty packages. There's one for four years and 75,000 miles or, if you plan to see a bit more of the world in your Golf R, there's a five year / 90,000 mile package.

Summary

Has there been quite enough rehabilitation here? With this improved version of the MK8 model, Volkswagen hasn't followed rival Mercedes and BMW models in this segment by adding in mild hybrid tech and, as a result, the fuel consumption figures don't look quite as stellar against the opposition as they once did. What's more significant though, is that much the same budget as is required for this Black Edition R model can get you virtually the same engineering and considerably better residuals from an Audi S3 (or, if you're happy with an estate, a CUPRA Leon VZ). Add in the optional snarly Akrapovic exhaust though and any red-blooded hot hatch enthusiast would still be well tempted to sign for this Golf. Previous Golf R models, for all their power and panache, never really appealed primarily to people like that. But, especially now that the iconic Honda Civic Type R has gone, perhaps this one might. It certainly deserves to be more highly rated by those who love their driving. But pampered executives who simply want to make a commuting statement might still also like one. This Volkswagen's trump card has always lay in the way it can satisfy both kinds of customer. It still does.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Activated carbon canister
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)
Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
Dynamic road sign display
E-Sim card for online connectivity
eCall emergency call system
Multi-color Digital cockpit pro, selection of different info profile possible
Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
Navigation system
Oncoming vehicle braking when turning including swerve support
Side assist blind spot lane change system, rear traffic alert and exit warning system
Speed limiter
Speedo, rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display, exterior temperature and fuel gauge
Traffic jam assist
Voice enhancer and voice control
We connect plus preparation
We connect preparation
Wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

All wheel drive - 4Motion
Petrol Particulate Filter
Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
XDS electronic differential lock for improved traction and handling

Entertainment

2 USB C ports in front, 2 USB charging sockets on the centre console in the rear charging capacity upto 45W
Digital radio reception (DAB)
Diversity antenna for FM reception
Gaming platform via car app
Infotainment system with 12.9" display
Mobile phone interface with inductive charging feature

Exterior Features

3rd brake light
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlamp activation with Coming home and Leaving home feature
Body colour door handles
Exterior mirror housings in matte chrome
Exterior mirrors convex on the left and aspherical on the right
Front and rear electric windows
Front fog lamps and cornering light
Heat insulating windshield made of laminated glass
Illuminated lighting animation with wake up/goodbye scenario
LED matrix headlights with ambient light V2, advanced high beam, dynamic range contol with cornering, LED rear lamp with indicator, poor weather
LED separate daytime running light
Light assist with High beam control
R name plate
Rain sensor
Rear fog light on one side and reversing lights on both sides
Rear side wing doors
Rear tinted glass 65% light absorbing from B pillar backwards
Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
Remote electrically foldable door mirrors, puddle lights and reverse activated passenger's door mirror
Welcome light with surround lighting

Interior Features

12V socket in front centre console
12V socket in luggage compartment
3 rear head restraints
3 seat bench in 2nd row
30 colour ambient lighting, illuminated center console storage compartment in front
Air care climatronic 3 Zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning control panel
Aluminium gearshift handle
Brushed stainless steel pedals
Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
Entry lights
Front + rear black carpet mats
Front centre armrest
Integrated front head restraints
ISOFIX anchors for child seats on outer rear bench seats and on front passanger seat compatible for i-Size
Luggage compartment lighting
Rear cupholder and loadthough
Single front passenger seat
Soul black instrument panel
Soul black roof lining
Split folding backrest with centre armrest and unsplit rear seat bench
Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors

Packs

Driver assistance pack - Golf Estate/Hatchback Auto
R styling pack - Golf
Technology park and comfort pro package - Golf Hatchback

Passive Safety

3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
3 rear three point seatbelts
ABS
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Child locks on rear doors
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
Extended pedestrian protection measures
Front blue brake callipers with R logo
Hill start assist
Rear disc brakes
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure loss indicator
Volkswagen roadside assistance
Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened

Security

Anti theft wheel bolts
Preparation for alcohol interlock

Wheels

Sporty vehicle dynamics
Tool kit for tyre mobility set
Tyre mobility kit Includes 12V compressor and tyre sealant

Emissions - ICE

HC+NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

188
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

184

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1984
Compression Ratio

9.3:1
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

92.8
Engine Code

DA1RPT
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

8.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

8.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

8.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

7.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

7.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

7.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

6.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

11.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

11.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

8.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

8.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb

34.9
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

34
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

34.9
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

35.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

37.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

39.8
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

40.9
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

24.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

24.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

33.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

33.6

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

333
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

TSI 333 4Motion
Coin Series

R
Generation Mark

8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

33E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

80
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

85
NCAP Safety Assist %

79
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

12
Service Interval Mileage

9300
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

4.6
Engine Power - BHP

333
Engine Power - KW

245
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

310
Engine Torque - MKG

42.8
Engine Torque - NM

420
Engine Torque - RPM

2100
Top Speed

155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/40 R18
Tyre Size Rear

225/40 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

JEREZ
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1454
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4296
Wheelbase

2629
Width

1789

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

55
Gross Vehicle Weight

2040
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

341
Max. Loading Weight

565
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1475
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	37%	£1375.32	£275.06	£550.13
2027/28	37%	£1375.32	£275.06	£550.13
2028/29	38%	£1412.49	£282.50	£565.00
2029/30	39%	£1449.66	£289.93	£579.87

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