The VW Golf R is probably the closest competitor the Type R has. Take pricing. Including destination charges, just $1,395 separates a no-options Golf R ($45,385) from a no-options Type R ($43,990).

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R offers an impressive performance pedigree. Its 2.0-liter turbo four makes 315 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque when paired to its 6-speed manual transmission. That ...

Here's the dream scenario: I arrive at a frozen lake in Sweden, I'm given the keys to a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Golf R, ...