The GTI Performance uses the Golf’s regular 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor, which here produces 242bhp and a decent 370Nm of torque. It’s driven to the front wheels through a seven EA888 Engine Tuning & Upgrades. The Mk7 GTI and the Gen 3 EA888 2.0t TSI engine are extremely easy to tune and upgrade. The ability to unlock additional horsepower with a performance engine tune without any other changes from stock is remarkably easy, cost-effective, and with proper care and maintenance, very reliable. In 60-0 braking, the GTI's huge binders (13.4-inch discs up front and 12.2 in back, part of the $1495 Performance Pack) halted the 3088-pound hatch in a mere 100 feet. Neither the STI nor the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG nor the BMW M235i can match that. Partly this is because the lowest rung of the petrol-powered performance Golf ladder is priced from £33,525 in manual form, making it the most affordable model. Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport vs Performance specs of Golf GTI vs Golf R. As you can see in the chart above, and are probably well-versed on if this is a serious decision for you, the Golf R has much more impressive performance specs. Then again, it’s all a bit relative. Compared to the standard Golf, which only gets 170 horsepower, the 2016 VW Golf GTI is a powerhouse. It 16. Elsewhere inside, the Volkswagen remains a comfortable, well-built and a pleasant place to spend time. Our test car didn’t come with the Golf GTI's trademark tartan sports seats but they Currently the Volkswagen GTI has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 33 pieces of research and data elements using various sources. #5. in 2014 Hatchbacks. #8. in 2014 Compact Cars. #9. in 2014 Affordable Small Cars. #14. in Used Hatchbacks $10K to $12K. The 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI comes in 10 configurations costing $24,785 to $31,145. See what power, features, and amenities you’ll get for the money. UK. Jun 13, 2015. #2. You are paying for cosmetic differences in the main ( listed on the VW website) Different style of 17" inch alloys, bumper, sills, decorative inserts inside etc. The colour choices on the R Line model are fewer than the GT. I know its very much a personal thing - looks. These rotors were factory fitted on the mk7 Golf GTI Clubsport S, mk7.5 Golf GTI TCR and mk7.5 Golf R with Performance Pack, and are significantly lighter than the normal one piece rotors. Pretty much all mk7/mk7.5 Golf GTI/R owners that I know have fitted these and are happy with them. Usually paired with the OEM pads from the Clubsport S. PXWyz.