What does the R mean in VW R-Line?

What does the R mean in VW R-Line?

Volkswagen R is the brand used by the German auto manufacturer Volkswagen to indicate a sport or high performance model. An "R" badge is placed on the grille, front fenders and trunk of R-model vehicles to indicate the vehicle's trim level.

Is R-line better than GTI?

Our pick: VW Golf R It may be a little more expensive than the GTI, but the Golf R is substantially faster, even better to drive and no less usable every day. Given its lofty reputation, the R is likely to hold more of its value over the coming years as well.

How much does Golf R-Line cost?

The R in Golf R stands for Racing. How much is a Golf R? The 2019 Golf starts from R684,400 in South Africa and comes with a Standard Service Plan (5-year/90 000 km).

What is Volkswagen R-line spec?

Performance

Power	147 bhp
Top Speed	139 mph
0-60 mph	8.2 secs
Torque	2 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	129 g/km

What does R-line package include?

To start, the R-Line appearance package adds unique front and rear bumpers with stylized air inlets up front, wheel arch extensions around the wheel openings, and 20-inch wheels within those openings, in addition to R-Line side skirts and exterior badging. It's a subtle but slightly racy addition to the regular Tiguan.

What is the difference between VW R and R-line?

Volkswagen have officially introduced the R-Line Package into their Golf models and even the Beetle too. ... For the Golf, the R-Line Package is basically different front and rear bumpers, a rear spoiler, a badge, a diffuser and 17 inch mags if you have a Comfortline or 18 inch mags if you have a Highline.

Which is faster Golf R or S3?

Housing the same 310bhp 2.0-litre turbo-charged four cylinder engine means there's little to differentiate the Audi S3 and VW Golf R in terms of performance. Both cars reach a potent top speed of 155 mph and are capable of achieving 0-62mph in under 5 seconds.

How reliable is the Golf R?

The hot Golf R should be as reliable as any other Golf However, electrical niggles are known to be an issue. In the 2019 survey, the Golf achieved a 41st-place finish with an overall score of 91.03%, but dipped to an even lower 50th placing in our 2020 poll.

How much is the mk8 Golf R?

New Volkswagen Golf R brings 316bhp, costs £39,270. The new, eighth-generation Golf R is the fastest and most powerful series-production version of Volkswagen's family hatchback yet.

What is the R-Line on a Volkswagen Golf?

• The R-Line is purely cosmetic changes to a standard Golf FSI. On the outside you get a new front and rear bumper along with trapezoidal exhaust, glossy black sills, aero flaps, a sporty rear spoiler and R-Line badges.

What upgrades are included in the Golf R-line package?

• Exterior and interior upgrades abound in the Golf R-Line, most of them coming in aesthetic and cosmetic varieties. Some of these options come with aerodynamic improvements too so that’s another pretty important selling point, especially when you take into account one of the R-Line package’s most important attributes.

Is the Golf R-Line a good family hatchback?

• The Golf R-Line lives up to everything that you want a Golf to be; small, agile, comfortable, room to transport the family and a touch of sophistication. Add to that a very striking colour and this R-Line is a great little family hatchback.

Should you buy a 2017 Volkswagen Golf R?

• The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R takes the sportiness and usefulness of the Golf GTI and turns it up a notch — but not quite enough to justify its higher price.