| Golf R | Golf GTI |
|---|---|
| POWER & DRIVE | |
| Petrol engine 2.0 TSI 245 kW (333 hp) | Petrol engine 2.0 TSI 195 kW (265 hp) Petrol engine 2.0 TSI 221 kW (300 hp) |
| 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) | 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (DSG) |
| - | Front-wheel drive |
| All-wheel drive | - |
| - | Electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) |
| STEERING & SUSPENSION | |
| Adaptive dampers (DCC) | Adaptive dampers (DCC) |
| Driving mode selection | Driving mode selection |
| Leather multifunction steering wheel | Leather multifunction steering wheel |
| Touch controls on the steering wheel | Touch controls on the steering wheel |
| DRIVER ASSISTANCE | |
| Highly automated driving assist (Travel Assist) | Highly automated driving assist (Travel Assist) |
| Traffic jam assist | Traffic jam assist |
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive cruise control |
| - | Speed limiter |
| Predictive speed limiter | Predictive speed limiter |
| Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Front Assist) | Forward collision avoidance and mitigation (Front Assist) |
| Pedestrian detection | Pedestrian detection |
| Cyclist detection | Cyclist detection |
| Emergency evasion assist (Swerve Assist) | Emergency evasion assist (Swerve Assist) |
| Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn Assist) | Oncoming collision avoidance when turning at an intersection (Turn Assist) |
| Lane departure avoidance (Lane Assist) | Lane departure avoidance (Lane Assist) |
| Lane centering assist | Lane centering assist |
| Blind-spot collision avoidance (Side Assist) | Blind-spot collision avoidance (Side Assist) |
| Rear cross-traffic assist | Rear cross-traffic assist |
| Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency Assist) | Automated emergency-stop assist (Emergency Assist) |
| Hill start assist | Hill start assist |
| PARKING & MANEUVERING | |
| Parking distance control at the front Parking distance control at the rear Parking distance control on the sides | Parking distance control at the front Parking distance control at the rear Parking distance control on the sides |
| - | Partially automated parking aid (Park Assist) |
| Highly automated parking aid (Park Assist Plus) | Highly automated parking aid (Park Assist Plus) |
| Surround-view camera system | Surround-view camera system |
| Rear view camera | Rear view camera |
| PASSIVE SAFETY | |
| Safe exit warning | Safe exit warning |
| Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability | Preventive occupant protection under emergency braking or instability |
| Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collision | Preventive occupant protection in imminent front collision |
| - | Preventive occupant protection in imminent rear collision |
| Driver front airbag | Driver front airbag |
| Passenger front airbag | Passenger front airbag |
| Side airbags in front | Side airbags in front |
| Side airbags in rear | Side airbags in rear |
| Center airbag in front | Center airbag in front |
| Curtain airbags | Curtain airbags |
| ISOFIX child-seat anchor in the front passenger seat | ISOFIX child-seat anchor in the front passenger seat |
| Seat belt reminder in rear | Seat belt reminder in rear |
| EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT | |
| Panoramic sunroof | Panoramic sunroof |
| R-performance exhaust system | R-performance exhaust system |
| R-performance exhaust system | R-performance exhaust system |
| - | Tires 225/45 R17 |
| Tires 225/40 R18 | Tires 225/40 R18 |
| Tires 235/35 R19 | Tires 235/35 R19 |
| INTERIOR EQUIPMENT | |
| Sports seats in front, top version | Sports seats in front, top version |
| Seat upholstery in fabric and suede Seat upholstery in nappa leather, perforated | Seat upholstery in Vienna leather Seat upholstery in fabric Seat upholstery in leather Seat upholstery in suede |
| CLIMATE & COMFORT | |
| 3-zone automatic air conditioning | 3-zone automatic air conditioning |
| - | Auxiliary heating and ventilation |
| Power driver seat | Power driver seat |
| Driver seat position memory | Driver seat position memory |
| Heated steering wheel | Heated steering wheel |
| Heated front seats | Heated front seats |
| Heated front seats as feature on demand | Heated front seats as feature on demand |
| Heated rear seats | Heated rear seats |
| Ventilated front seats | Ventilated front seats |
| Acoustic windscreen | Acoustic windscreen |
| Heat-insulating side windows | Heat-insulating side windows |
| LIGHTS & VISIBILITY | |
| LED headlights | LED headlights |
| Matrix LED headlights (IQ.LIGHT) | Matrix LED headlights (IQ.LIGHT) |
| Standard high-beam assist | Standard high-beam assist |
| Smart high-beam assist | Smart high-beam assist |
| - | Smart high-beam assist as feature on demand |
| Dynamic turn signals in rear | Dynamic turn signals in front Dynamic turn signals in rear |
| Exterior mirror position memory | Exterior mirror position memory |
| ACCESS & EXIT | |
| Keyless entry | Keyless entry |
| Keyless start | Keyless start |
| - | Preparation for vehicle digital key (smartphone) |
| DRIVER INFORMATION | |
| Instrument cluster Digital Cockpit Pro | Instrument cluster Digital Cockpit Pro |
| Head-up display | Head-up display |
| Car2X technology | Car2X technology |
| Traffic sign recognition | Traffic sign recognition |
| Driver fatigue and distraction monitoring system | Driver fatigue and distraction monitoring system Driver fatigue monitoring system |
| INFOTAINMENT & CONNECTIVITY | |
| Navigation system Preparation for navigation system | Navigation system Navigation system Discover Media Navigation system Discover Pro Preparation for navigation system |
| 7 loudspeakers 9 loudspeakers | 7 loudspeakers 9 loudspeakers |
| Harman Kardon sound system | Harman Kardon sound system |
| Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
| 12-channel amplifier, 480 W | 12-channel amplifier, 480 W |
| IDA voice assistant | IDA voice assistant |
| Voice enhancer | Voice enhancer |
| Smartphone interface | Smartphone interface |
| Smartphone wireless charger | Smartphone wireless charger |
| VEHICLE SECURITY | |
| Exterior mirror electric folding | Exterior mirror electric folding |
| Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring and towing protection | Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring and towing protection |