Here's What Happens When A VW Golf GTI, GTD And R Do Battle On Track

The result of this 'Game of Golfs' track battle isn't hugely surprising, but it does leave us wondering one thing...
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We have no qualms spoiling the result here, as it’s a very predictable one: it’s the GTD in last, the GTI in the middle and the R at the top. However, Car.co.za’s Ciro De Siena notes that the R’s three second buffer over the GTI isn’t huge considering the 100,000 rand (around £6000) premium you have to stump up in South Africa, and he might have a point.

What we can’t help but wonder though, is just how close a GTI Performance might be, with its power increase, bigger brakes and VAQ front differential. It’d surely give the R a proper run for its money, and still be far cheaper.

The price difference between the GTI and R isn’t quite so big in the UK, but we’d still go for a GTI or GTI Performance, as it’s a more exciting, more engaging thing. The R just makes it all seem a bit too easy.

Which would you choose out of the GTI, GTD and R?

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Anonymous

Of course the Golf R, because AWD. I HATE fwd

08/17/2017 - 06:23 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Youll hate the R then. Its a haldex AWD system meaning most of the time its FWD with the rear only kicking in when the fronts reach a certain load.

08/17/2017 - 11:40 |
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Anonymous

The GTD would be disqualified by the software.

08/17/2017 - 08:10 |
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Anonymous

vw made an 204 hp 2.0 bi-tdi engine….why not put it in the GTD?

08/17/2017 - 09:36 |
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Anonymous

Detune factor kinda explains the time the golf R did

08/17/2017 - 11:43 |
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Ice Kyoob

No GTE?
Y tho

08/17/2017 - 23:02 |
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Anonymous

When a SA boy’tjie sees his homeland on CT… :D

08/21/2017 - 07:41 |
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BoostAddict 1

I would chose the GTD. And get a bigger turbo and chip tune it. Because TORQUE

11/10/2017 - 15:27 |
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