What is the difference between Golf GTI and R?
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In Volkswagen's product lineup, there are three tiers: the standard version, GTI, and R series. 1. The Golf GTI is a high-performance version, commonly known in the industry as a 'hot hatch.' It is primarily equipped with a 2.0 TSI engine, delivering a maximum power of 147 kW and a maximum torque of 280 N·m. The acceleration experience is self-evident, with a 0-100 km/h time of just 7.1 seconds. 2. The greatest joy of such hot hatches is not just acceleration but also the handling performance and the driving pleasure of cornering. 3. The Golf GTI features a four-link independent suspension. In terms of overall tuning, the Golf GTI is more sporty, offering significantly better performance, stronger suspension support and response, faster speeds, superior braking performance, and enhanced stability. 4. The Golf R outperforms the Golf GTI by a considerable margin. Although it also uses a 2.0 TSI engine, its maximum power reaches 206 kW, and the maximum torque is as high as 380 N·m. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is reduced to 5 seconds.