Is the 2023 Volkswagen Golf R a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $44,740. Class median $30,978.
- Commuter: $107 a month. Class median $62.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 4.7 in. Class middle half 5.0 to 5.6 in.
- Off-road: 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 166.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 3 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $107 vs $62 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.7 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 11% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Golf R a good family car?
Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | Median 35.1 in | 19 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in | Median 37.1 in | 19 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 19.9 cu ft | Median 19.9 cu ft | 17 | Yes |
Is the Golf R a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44,740 | Median $30,978 | 18 | No |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 156 hp to 261 hp | 19 | No |
| Length | 168.9 in | Median 177.7 in | 18 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 18 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 12.3 cents | Median 7.2 cents | 18 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Golf R a good commuter car?
No. $107 a month to commute. Class median $62.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $107
- Median of 18 hatchbacks
- $62
- Highway mpg
- 30 mpg, top 82% of 11
Is the Golf R a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.7 in clearance, 57.7 in tall | 5.0 to 5.6 in clearance, 56.0 to 59.1 in tall | 16 | No |
| Front headroom | 38.5 in | Median 39.0 in | 19 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.3 ft | Median 37.2 ft | 18 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Golf R a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.7 in clearance. Top 101% of 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Hatchback AWD, 4.7 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Golf R worth the money?
Yes. Priced 11% below cars like it.
- Price, Hatchback AWD
- $44,740
- Predicted price
- $50,172
- Gap
- -$5,432 (-11%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Golf R a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 53 trims of other makes, hatchbacks, 2023.
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