Golf R hatch v estate

[ollie05]

I've heard the estate has a higher standard spec than the hatch but just wondering what that includes?

Also what's the performance difference? Facelift model I'm referring too...

[va1o]

Is the spec not the same now on the facelift? I thought they'd re-aligned them. Only differences I was aware of is you can't get the Manual gearbox with the estate and the hatch is very slightly quicker

[pixelmix]

Anyone discovered how the exhaust is set up on the facelift estate? Annoying that they didn't bother connecting up 2 of the 4 exhaust tips on the pre-facelift estate.

[marcosgt]

Next to no difference from what I've read (spec or performance wise - Except regarding the lack of manual on the Estate, but many people seem to say the manual's a bit balky anyway...)

If you need the space, get the Estate.

If not, get the hatch...

M.

[Birdster]

I've the manual hatch and love it. The gear change isn't as slick as my ST that I had before. Maybe I'm just a fan of the Ford's gear change. Although my other car is a MK1 MX5 and perhaps the Golf doesn't compare to these two. It's in no way a deal breaker if you prefer a manual though imo.

[Billyray911]

According the forum chatter,the exhaust is now fully connected on the facelift estate.I'm in the market for a 7.5 estate and there aren't any obvious differences in spec that I've found between the hatch and estate.

Edited by Billyray911 on Wednesday 5th April 13:29

[Twentymac]

pixelmix said:

Anyone discovered how the exhaust is set up on the facelift estate? Annoying that they didn't bother connecting up 2 of the 4 exhaust tips on the pre-facelift estate.

Ive been told by a youtube review blogger this morning, that the face lift estate still hasnt sorted out the exhaust con. However the estate now does come with the LED rear lights as apposed to bulbs on the pre-facelift estate

[Billyray911]

Twentymac said:

Ive been told by a youtube review blogger this morning, that the face lift estate still hasnt sorted out the exhaust con. However the estate now does come with the LED rear lights as apposed to bulbs on the pre-facelift estate

That's a shame.Will be interested in their review-especially as they've had a look around the estate,so please post up a link as and when

[tyrrell]

Just watched a utube vid tonight on a MK 7.5 Estate version of a Golf R, the owner gets the camara under each back box and it clearly shows both sides tail pipes exiting the back box, so it has changed on the face lift.

[Twentymac]

Billyray911 said:

That's a shame.Will be interested in their review-especially as they've had a look around the estate,so please post up a link as and when

https://youtu.be/nABweEwtDRc

Thats the video i commented on ^^

[Billyray911]

Twentymac said:

Billyray911 said:

That's a shame.Will be interested in their review-especially as they've had a look around the estate,so please post up a link as and when

https://youtu.be/nABweEwtDRc

Thats the video i commented on ^^

Seen that one a few months ago.Its a pre facelift version.

[Twentymac]

Yeah i know, but he commented to me that the facelift now does come with the LED lights.

[ManicMunky]

tyrrell said:

Just watched a utube vid tonight on a MK 7.5 Estate version of a Golf R, the owner gets the camara under each back box and it clearly shows both sides tail pipes exiting the back box, so it has changed on the face lift.

Do you have a link? Currently looking at these!

[seadragon]

I am on the VWROC forum and the 7.5 estate pipes are all connected I am told by the guys on there. I have the mk7 R estate and hate the 2 unconnected tips, winds me up. Am upgrading to the Remus system soon, for improved sound too.

As mentioned before, if you aren’t worried about space then go for the hatch, the boot is tiny. It sounds weird, but I really prefer the looks of the estate over the hatch and I would definitely make the same decision again. It’s plenty quick, fun and also super-practical.

[sawman]

does anyone know if either the hatch or the estate can be legally fitted with a towbar?

[Billyray911]

If you look at the on line owners manual(I've just looked at one for the hatch),it shows instructions on fitting a tow bar.There are mixed messages on forums though.

[seadragon]

I could be wrong but thought I read somewhere the towbar is an option now on the R. Check out the VW configurator

[sawman]

Ah, configurator allows me to select towbar on estate R but not on regular R. so I guess that clears that up

[pixelmix]

[quote] According the forum chatter,the exhaust is now fully connected on the facelift estate.I'm in the market for a 7.5 estate and there aren't any obvious differences in spec that I've found between the hatch and estate.

[/quote]

If anyone still cares and hasn't already found the answer, I had a look at an R estate in my local dealer today, and it did look as if all four exhaust tips are now connected.

[gazza5]

they are indeed.

Also (pretty sure I am correct) the estate does not have the exhaust flaps the hatchback has (I know the 7 had flaps in the exhaust for the hatch).

I have not seen the exhaust for the 7.5 hatch - so I do not know if this still has the flaps or not to alter the sound.

Some have said the estate sounds better.

It does sound quite good on a cold start up (well certainly compared to my diesel)!