Ever since I bought my MK7.5 Golf R, I've been inundated with questions asking what the differences are between the MK7.5 & MK7. Please note that, like I mentioned in the video, this video only contains the main differences. Regardless, I hope you enjoy the video and find it informative! :-)
Your Golf R honestly is a dream can you please do a running cost video like how much a tank is how long last you and stuff like that please really interested
I think really to summerise, it's the extra gear with the DSG which is the major difference, slightly more power and torque, the digital dashboard, and LED headlights. Everything else is the same.
@@PSKHIS34 He's just jealous over the cars this video's host (hampshirephoto) owns. So he has to throw in some kind of class-envy/class-warfare, socialist whiner comment.
2019 Mk7.5 R owner here and I prefer the analogue guages too, especially at night, The digital dash is just too bright and garish. The old dials just look much nicer to me (very subjective of course)
Prefer the 7.5 interior but have to say prefer the aesthetics of the 7. There's one main reason for that. You can buy a cooking version Golf and spec an 'R-Design' kit for it. The R-Design bumpers look almost identical to the R. So many times I've mistaken, at a distance, a basic Golf 7.5 with an R-Design kit for an actual R. It's demeaned the proper MK7.5 R.
Thanks for the comparison! 👍 More differences to the MK 7.0: -smaller rear mirror -memory driver seat with electric seats -+10 HP and +20NM torque (no OPF) -LED headlights -updated multimedia software
Must say as a 2014 Mk7 R owner I found this video very interesting. One thing to add to the changes between the cars is the location of the ACC sensor. On the Mk7 it is located in the plastic panel below the grill, on the 7.5 it is hidden behind the VW badge on the bonnet. Personally speaking the styling of the 7.5 is just that bit sharper than its predecessor and the digital dash is most impressive.
Love the video, new subscriber and fellow 7.5 owner, regardless of the changes between the 7 and 7.5 I am sure we can all agree that the Golf R is a pretty superb car, and I don't feel left out when driving alongside RS's,M's and AMG's
I’d definitely go for that manual 3 door combination, looks great and I’m sure drives great too. I love the facelift, but weirdly I think I might be the minority here but I think I prefer the 7!
hampshirephoto I think the good thing about Golfs is they’ll always look cool. Even the older ones you see, that are in clean condition still look great. They seem too age very well
There are AC controls on the screen if you go to that screen, well they do on the larger screen. You also find the heated windscreen there if you spec'ed that as an option
@mystik star For a 2012 model maybe.... I mean they are pretty obtainable and hardly something I’d classify as a dream car but the low mileage 16s and up are atleast $35k for one that hasn’t been in a wreck.
There were a few minor things dropped on the Mk7.5. The MK7 has: Carpeted spare tire well Sunroof and other head buttons light up at night Drawer under driver seat AC vent inside glove box
I have the mk7.5 GTI and the car displayed on dash and entertainment screen is the GTI. I find it odd that they didn’t use the R on the R. Great video by the way
If you buy a MK7 Golf R with over 40K on the clock please make sure the DSG box has had it's oil and filter changed. Same for the Haldex system. This can prevent big problems and big bills. I have a MK7 DSG R and it is the fastest most comfortable best balanced and reliable car I have ever had. In six years of ownership, repair wise it has had a new water pump seal and a new speed sensor on one of the wheels. Love the thing, and it can relax you totally one minute and blow your mind the next.
Quality of your videos are just sick, both cars are a dream cars, im just impressed how good they look and how great this video was, you deserve so much more. Keep up the great work. Subbed 😄
I prefer the look of the older car. Love the standard 18s and also the analogue dials! Other than that the newer car is better in every way to be fair. Great video though
Hello, just recently just started following the channel! Enjoying it so far. Just to say I've got a 3 door 7.5 with a manual so you can still buy them. It is indeed engaging! Res delete booked for March too.
1 other thing: The 7.5's DSG is stronger than the 7's, as it can handle more torque before running into problems. Obviously this only matters if you intend to build it, since they're both robust transmissions to begin with.
Does the mk7.5 have the 7 speed dsg as apposed to the 6 speed? I only ask because testing the mk7 (because all I can afford) the revs are really high when doing motorway speeds I noticed
I like the standard gauges since they are way more reliable. I’ve seen info systems crash and restart on various German cars and I will be scared if my speedo meter dies one day on the high way due to some system failure. I know it has much higher probability as I work on software...
Great comparison, thank you! I recently took possession of a 2018 MK 7.5 and was curious to know what was differences were other than a digi cockpit and front end design. Cheers!
The 18’’ cadiz wheels are too small, strange that the Scirocco got 19’’ cadiz. The 19’’ optional Golf R wheels really make a big difference. The Golf really misses out on not having wingbacks as an option though
Prefer the new light style of the 7.5 but I prefer the 2 angel style lights of the mk7... biggest difference for me is the side skirt on the 7 gives the side profile so much more stance, the 7.5s looks like a standard golf from the side with a rubber lip added...
All light on both cars are basically smart cause CAN bus and diagnostics they have inside. Does not mean that you have dynamic animation of turn indicator that your light is smarter, not at all. Just it has different SW/HW which suports that. Rather than say smarter I would suggest to say static animation and dynamic. Sorry for that work deformation as I work like SW/System test engineer for HELLA company.
I loved both but the undeniable truth is, yours is better in everyway..plus yours are the wet clutch compares to the old one,comes with dry clutch which has more problems..yours is the "problem fix" and perfected one...love your R hamps💕👍🏻👍🏻
Hello. Are you saying mk7 has the dry clutch system, while the mk7.5 has the wet clutch system. I looked up the internet and could not get consistent information abt this. Can you share more abt this?
You CANNOT order a new golf R in the uk or Europe at the moment due to the new emissions tests, you can’t even spec one, all R’s up until this point have been available in manual or DSG, both 7 and 7.5 have Cadiz wheels as stock and both could have the option of the Pretoria’s, the infotainment screen was 5.8” in the early models until sept 2015 (MIB1) where it changed to a 6.5” screen (MIB2), throughout this time until the facelift car was launched you could spec a discover pro system with an 8” screen in place of the smaller screens, the “basic” discover system in the 2017+ facelift model (MIB2.5) has an 8” screen as standard fitment and the discover pro a 9.2” screen available as an option, (MIB1 is also lower resolution than MIB2),
From MY19 VW have scrapped manual in the GTI and R. Any manuals will be previous model years. You’ll also find all GTIs now have the 245bhp engine. I’m pretty sure this change was worldwide.
Quick question, I have a USDM 2019 GOLF R and a mudflap hit my front emblem and now it's cracked. I looked closely and I need to replace the emblem. The problem is the emblem is different than other GOLFs.. I noticed that in most volkswagens the emblem is exposed and you can just pop it off with a screwdriver. On my 2019 Golf R the front emblem appears to be protected by a thing plastic dome. Do you know if that dome just clips in as well? On the video it looks like your emblem is also covered by a dome. Can you check please?-
I'm looking to buy a MK7.5 R within the next couple of months. I see you have Dynaudio in yours. How much better is it than the standard stmystem and would you recommend it?
@introspect I don't expect it to sound anything like a 12" sub. I just wanted to know how it compares to the standard hifi set up and if it's worth the upgrade.
@@DanTheManc1981 dynaudio is only unnecessary weight in the car beleive me!!! Just like sunroof...and electric seats...i did not opted rear view camera either..one more thing can go wrong...
@adamf1979 this is pretty much the same across the board and is why I'd really hesitate to buy new. The car I have now cost 2/3 of the new price being 3 years old with 17K on the clock. to look at it you'd never know it was used and it's every bit as much of the car as it was when new, except 2/3 of the price.
Cool Video Man. One other thing that was important to me, is that the Proximity Sensor is behind the front badge in the 7.5 and cut out in the grill on the 7. Looks way better not having that cut out IMO.
Another great vid Luke. I have Mk7.5 (Jan2018) estate if you want to do a comparison? I’m keen to know how much more “chuckable” a hatch is to an estate in the bends! And the 0.60mph times difference in real life..
Suprised your 7.5 doesn’t come as standard push and start button rather than key start, here in Australia almost all 7.5 comes with that and sunroof which is a cool feature
Vicky Donor We’ve had a win in Australia with the Grid edition. No virtual cockpit, no electric seats and no leather but still gets the rest of the standard Aussie spec. Mine was the equivalent of just under $24000 with a sunroof.
My dad just bought a black golf r estate mk7 and the seats look very nice with the grey Alcantara and if it didn’t have it I think it would look very plane and boring.
now i only need a launch control side by side comparison with the mk7 and mk7.5 stock dsg... never found a Video like that... i guess the difference is just a slightly win for the 7.5
Good Vid mate. Would have been good to see what you thought of the drive difference. My wife has mk7 gti and I have 7.5 R. I believe the 7.5 is supposed to be a more rigid chassis, not really that noticeable, but I can’t believe the how the steering is so much different in the 7.5. It’s so much lighter and has a bit better feel to it. Makes it easier to drive fast.
I drive a 7.5 R myself, another thing thats different that i very much like is that it has Wireless Qi-Charging standart with the bigger radios. So i can just drop my phone in front of the shifter and it will regain energy.
Thanks for your videos, very helpful, just bought mine yesterday (19 plate), waiting for collection now. Also had my list of must have's inc pretoria alloys and DSG
Thank you very much for the comparaison I’m deciding to get the 7.5 R from long time a go and this video just inspired me and gave me good idea about the car i have the 7.5 R line diesel atm
Hey I rlly like ur golf r I would like to know if it’s tuned like more horsepower? And I would like to know also does it affect the warranty in case if I delete the resonator ? Thank you very much
I just bought an R and just wanted to say dont buy the S3, you can get all that in the R for about 10k cheaper. With the s3 you’re paying for the audi logo imo
Hey sir, I wonder any different between 2018 and 2019 golf R 7.5, cause like I found out the horse power is a bit different, and I am finding one to purchase, any advice maybe....🙏
Great video, we have matching cars! One question, why is your car without push button and electric seats? In Canada, we get full electric seats and push button/keyless entry as standard. Is that a characteristic of UK Golf R’s? Or is it just the spec of your car? Cheers
Did you drive it? Could you notice the extra 10bhp? And does the dsg, especially the 7speed, make the allready quick manual golf into a very quick car?
You guys are ridiculous, it is the exact same car only with a slightly different albeit nicer screen. If that is what you call "massive" well... The only thing I really notice about those two are the wheels and the black plastic bits tacked on to the front, and honestly well they look tacky, I rather prefer the older style.
@@ericmichel3857 the new outfit is very good...not talking about the "working" aero pack...like front rear bumper and side skirts..and i bought also the oe performance pack rear wing...
@@TIM612826 first i choose the carbon mirror with black pretorias...than i changed to black mirror+black pretorias.....and then...when i realised how ugly with the beautiful indium grey colour...i went for matt chrome mirrors and silver pretorias...and the final result is just amazing!!!
Does anyone know if when the 7.5 came into production they were still producing me 7’s? I’m basically trying to figure out if a golf registerd in late 2017 is a standard mk7 or a facelift.
I’m guessing it would be a facelift. November 2016, Volkswagen revealed the facelifted version of the Golf MK7. By late 17 ‘ definitely 7.5 ( here in Australia at least ) do you have photos or a link?
Ok so why dont both those cars have button start? Is it an option? I have a R 7 DSG with leather seats which are awesome but Its a remote key working on a proximity so i can leave it in my pocket and just start the car straight away.
been looking at buying a golf r but I would like one with the Akrapovic exhaust if poss, but there so hard to find, does anyone know of any websites or places to find them??
I have 2 questions... 1. Will Golf R DSG in manual mode automatically shift up if you hit rev limiter or red line? 2. Will Golf R DSG in manual mode automatically downshift if you for example driving 60 km/h in 6 gear and you push gas pedal to the floor or it will stay in 6 and try to speedup?
Boris K. Yes it upshifts automatically before you hit redline. In manual mode it won’t kick down unless you push the throttle right to the floor, or the revs get too low for the gear you’re in.
Is there a way to get that facelift front bumper look on a pre-7.5 golf R without changing out the whole bumper? Trying to save myself 10g on a used R.. XD
Ever since I bought my MK7.5 Golf R, I've been inundated with questions asking what the differences are between the MK7.5 & MK7. Please note that, like I mentioned in the video, this video only contains the main differences. Regardless, I hope you enjoy the video and find it informative! :-)
Great video love your GOLF R
Thanks so much Hamzah!
@@hampshirephoto No worries 👌🇧🇪
Your Golf R honestly is a dream can you please do a running cost video like how much a tank is how long last you and stuff like that please really interested
I think really to summerise, it's the extra gear with the DSG which is the major difference, slightly more power and torque, the digital dashboard, and LED headlights. Everything else is the same.
It’s funny how the dude is just on standby outside waiting for you to finish using him for the video
you donno , maybe there is a deal between under the table , I guess business is business 😁
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@PSKHIS34 He's just jealous over the cars this video's host (hampshirephoto) owns. So he has to throw in some kind of class-envy/class-warfare, socialist whiner comment.
I may be in a minority, but i prefer the analog guages.
lukasz lawrynowicz same here, the screen in the mk7.5’s will most likely break or have dead pixels in the future and cost a bunch to fix.
I've always preferred analogue gauges it makes the interior rather than a blank black screen while the car is parked.
Yeah I like analog better as well
dlroto not really an issue when majority of these are on 3-4 year finance deals
2019 Mk7.5 R owner here and I prefer the analogue guages too, especially at night, The digital dash is just too bright and garish. The old dials just look much nicer to me (very subjective of course)
Prefer the 7.5 interior but have to say prefer the aesthetics of the 7.
There's one main reason for that. You can buy a cooking version Golf and spec an 'R-Design' kit for it. The R-Design bumpers look almost identical to the R. So many times I've mistaken, at a distance, a basic Golf 7.5 with an R-Design kit for an actual R. It's demeaned the proper MK7.5 R.
yeah, and that is called "R-line" trim
I’m genuinely in love with the 7.5, someday I’ll have it!
Amen
Just buy the 7. It's the saaaaaame
@@alfmarajo9634 The digital cluster and touchscreen is waaaaaay better tho plus the design is better lol
It's a lot more attainable than some other dream cars. Dw, it is very possible
@@Random63R400 I actually prefer the analog cluster way more than the digital cluster.
You think moving the climate controls to a 'touch screen' is an upgrade??
it is a downgrade...
Mad downgrade
This comment perfectly highlights the biggest flaw of the MK8 R...
Defo a downgrade
Thanks for the comparison! 👍
More differences to the MK 7.0:
-smaller rear mirror
-memory driver seat with electric seats
-+10 HP and +20NM torque (no OPF)
-LED headlights
-updated multimedia software
Must say as a 2014 Mk7 R owner I found this video very interesting. One thing to add to the changes between the cars is the location of the ACC sensor. On the Mk7 it is located in the plastic panel below the grill, on the 7.5 it is hidden behind the VW badge on the bonnet. Personally speaking the styling of the 7.5 is just that bit sharper than its predecessor and the digital dash is most impressive.
Love the video, new subscriber and fellow 7.5 owner, regardless of the changes between the 7 and 7.5 I am sure we can all agree that the Golf R is a pretty superb car, and I don't feel left out when driving alongside RS's,M's and AMG's
Thanks so much!
I’d definitely go for that manual 3 door combination, looks great and I’m sure drives great too. I love the facelift, but weirdly I think I might be the minority here but I think I prefer the 7!
It did look cool!
hampshirephoto I think the good thing about Golfs is they’ll always look cool. Even the older ones you see, that are in clean condition still look great. They seem too age very well
For sure!
Dan L your bad words
Dan L True! I just wish they’d update their Coolant system. Many have had issues with leaking and it’s probably because of the material used.
There are AC controls on the screen if you go to that screen, well they do on the larger screen. You also find the heated windscreen there if you spec'ed that as an option
Kohan Rebeiro ah interesting, thanks for clarifying
I’m pretty sure you get that on the 7 too, just by pressing the menu button on the AC control panel.
Surely my dream car...
Really, out of all cars obtainable or not, your favourite car is an S3 powered golf?
Good news... with a minimum wage job and slightly ok credit you can get one
Live you’re dreams man, live your dreams
@@robertburton8055 lol
@mystik star
For a 2012 model maybe.... I mean they are pretty obtainable and hardly something I’d classify as a dream car but the low mileage 16s and up are atleast $35k for one that hasn’t been in a wreck.
@@robertburton8055 I’ve seen 2017s for 15k all around me. Where do you live?
There were a few minor things dropped on the Mk7.5. The MK7 has: Carpeted spare tire well
Sunroof and other head buttons light up at night
Drawer under driver seat
AC vent inside glove box
I have the mk7.5 GTI and the car displayed on dash and entertainment screen is the GTI. I find it odd that they didn’t use the R on the R. Great video by the way
Really annoying!! Thanks :)
If you buy a MK7 Golf R with over 40K on the clock please make sure the DSG box has had it's oil and filter changed. Same for the Haldex system. This can prevent big problems and big bills. I have a MK7 DSG R and it is the fastest most comfortable best balanced and reliable car I have ever had. In six years of ownership, repair wise it has had a new water pump seal and a new speed sensor on one of the wheels. Love the thing, and it can relax you totally one minute and blow your mind the next.
Quality of your videos are just sick, both cars are a dream cars, im just impressed how good they look and how great this video was, you deserve so much more. Keep up the great work. Subbed 😄
Thank you so much! :D
Getting my 7.5 r Monday, should have been today but the garage running behind...can't wait
I prefer the look of the older car. Love the standard 18s and also the analogue dials! Other than that the newer car is better in every way to be fair. Great video though
Thanks John :)
Great vid mate. This will do well 👏
Thanks mate! Lets hope so :D
Hello, just recently just started following the channel! Enjoying it so far.
Just to say I've got a 3 door 7.5 with a manual so you can still buy them. It is indeed engaging!
Res delete booked for March too.
Personaly the rear lights on a mk7 do look better then a 7.5 imo.
My opinion yours looks better 👍
Thanks John :)
1 other thing:
The 7.5's DSG is stronger than the 7's, as it can handle more torque before running into problems. Obviously this only matters if you intend to build it, since they're both robust transmissions to begin with.
my perfect spec would be: the MK7.5 with the upgraded center console and infotainment system, a manual box and the analog dials of the MK7 :)
crazy how much better the facelift looks with a few changes
Two thing I noticed that you haven’t said is the hidden radar in the 7.5 under the vw badge and the borderless rear view mirror.
My apologies, thanks for raising
Does the mk7.5 have the 7 speed dsg as apposed to the 6 speed? I only ask because testing the mk7 (because all I can afford) the revs are really high when doing motorway speeds I noticed
And the spoiler
@@hampshirephoto the 7.5 has the radar in the front badge rather than in the under grill like the 7
I like the standard gauges since they are way more reliable. I’ve seen info systems crash and restart on various German cars and I will be scared if my speedo meter dies one day on the high way due to some system failure. I know it has much higher probability as I work on software...
Great comparison, thank you! I recently took possession of a 2018 MK 7.5 and was curious to know what was differences were other than a digi cockpit and front end design. Cheers!
Thanks so much! Glad you found it useful
literally trashing geeza's interior while he stands outside
How?
I can't wait to get a golf r manual. I have the mk7 gti and i love it
Rear bumper and fenders are also different. I found out the bit about the fenders when I was looking into swapping 7.5 headlights to the 7
Will definitely own 7.5R🤞I really owe my self this car😢❤
I like the facelift dynamic taillights of the mk7.5 they're preferable on the mk7. The front of the mk7 bumper is more beautiful than the newer one
No one mentions the frame-less rear view mirror in the 7.5, which is a really nice styling cue.
Thankyou. Someone with an eye for detail
The 18’’ cadiz wheels are too small, strange that the Scirocco got 19’’ cadiz. The 19’’ optional Golf R wheels really make a big difference.
The Golf really misses out on not having wingbacks as an option though
Prefer the new light style of the 7.5 but I prefer the 2 angel style lights of the mk7... biggest difference for me is the side skirt on the 7 gives the side profile so much more stance, the 7.5s looks like a standard golf from the side with a rubber lip added...
All light on both cars are basically smart cause CAN bus and diagnostics they have inside. Does not mean that you have dynamic animation of turn indicator that your light is smarter, not at all. Just it has different SW/HW which suports that. Rather than say smarter I would suggest to say static animation and dynamic. Sorry for that work deformation as I work like SW/System test engineer for HELLA company.
I loved both but the undeniable truth is, yours is better in everyway..plus yours are the wet clutch compares to the old one,comes with dry clutch which has more problems..yours is the "problem fix" and perfected one...love your R hamps💕👍🏻👍🏻
Hello. Are you saying mk7 has the dry clutch system, while the mk7.5 has the wet clutch system.
I looked up the internet and could not get consistent information abt this. Can you share more abt this?
Think the MK7 PFL looks so much better with the manual 😍. Especially in three door, but with Pretoria wheels instead.
I like your black strip on the grill on yours but think it makes it look like a normal golf.
Thanks! Yeah I see what you mean
When was the golf R 7,5 released ?? Date please ??
Loool was the Astra released
2017
In my country mk7 got sunroof, fully leather seat and push start button, for mk7.5 got fully leather seat, memory seat and push start button
Thank god you made this vid, I'm deciding between the two!
Haha no problem :)
Same! 2016 or 2018, here in the Canaduh.
Dsg isn’t the only option now, can buy 68 reg manual golf r
Hmm ok, thanks for letting me know
True, there's two manual R's 7.5's at the dealership here in DE, USA...
You CANNOT order a new golf R in the uk or Europe at the moment due to the new emissions tests, you can’t even spec one, all R’s up until this point have been available in manual or DSG, both 7 and 7.5 have Cadiz wheels as stock and both could have the option of the Pretoria’s, the infotainment screen was 5.8” in the early models until sept 2015 (MIB1) where it changed to a 6.5” screen (MIB2), throughout this time until the facelift car was launched you could spec a discover pro system with an 8” screen in place of the smaller screens, the “basic” discover system in the 2017+ facelift model (MIB2.5) has an 8” screen as standard fitment and the discover pro a 9.2” screen available as an option, (MIB1 is also lower resolution than MIB2),
@@cfbm125 Great to see someone who knows what they are talking about
From MY19 VW have scrapped manual in the GTI and R. Any manuals will be previous model years. You’ll also find all GTIs now have the 245bhp engine. I’m pretty sure this change was worldwide.
Also heated seat are standard on 7.5.
The exhaust is different.
Knew I would've missed some bits! Thanks for letting me know
Heated seats were standard on my 7
As was Nav
Adrian Bordoy spot on. The 7.5 uses a new exhaust valve that finally opens and dirties all four pipes above 3000rpm
@Introspect well it was 100% standard on mine, ordered it from factory and it was standard on the car.
Quick question, I have a USDM 2019 GOLF R and a mudflap hit my front emblem and now it's cracked. I looked closely and I need to replace the emblem. The problem is the emblem is different than other GOLFs.. I noticed that in most volkswagens the emblem is exposed and you can just pop it off with a screwdriver. On my 2019 Golf R the front emblem appears to be protected by a thing plastic dome. Do you know if that dome just clips in as well? On the video it looks like your emblem is also covered by a dome. Can you check please?-
I'm looking to buy a MK7.5 R within the next couple of months. I see you have Dynaudio in yours.
How much better is it than the standard stmystem and would you recommend it?
The audio system in mine is great, but I haven't experienced the standard audio so I can't judge which is advisable!
@@hampshirephoto Ok, no worries. Thanks.
Mine has the fender and it’s awesome
@introspect I don't expect it to sound anything like a 12" sub. I just wanted to know how it compares to the standard hifi set up and if it's worth the upgrade.
@@DanTheManc1981 dynaudio is only unnecessary weight in the car beleive me!!! Just like sunroof...and electric seats...i did not opted rear view camera either..one more thing can go wrong...
Where did you get the chrome trim wrapped and how much? I’m thinking of wrapping all chrome on my car.
I wrapped it myself - here's the link: amzn.to/2AcAX5W
Other difference, £10k compared to buying new to a 2 yr old used
Haha true
Wasn't that a 14 plate?
@adamf1979 this is pretty much the same across the board and is why I'd really hesitate to buy new. The car I have now cost 2/3 of the new price being 3 years old with 17K on the clock. to look at it you'd never know it was used and it's every bit as much of the car as it was when new, except 2/3 of the price.
They’re a bit more than that about 15k unless you want a crash repaired one! Golfs are not cheap!!
@@KOL630 found a 2015 Mk7 R Manuel 5dr Blue with 65k miles non write off for £14!
What is the size of screen golf 7.5
Cool Video Man. One other thing that was important to me, is that the Proximity Sensor is behind the front badge in the 7.5 and cut out in the grill on the 7. Looks way better not having that cut out IMO.
Good point, thanks for raising
Another great vid Luke. I have Mk7.5 (Jan2018) estate if you want to do a comparison? I’m keen to know how much more “chuckable” a hatch is to an estate in the bends! And the 0.60mph times difference in real life..
Thanks Alan!
Suprised your 7.5 doesn’t come as standard push and start button rather than key start, here in Australia almost all 7.5 comes with that and sunroof which is a cool feature
£10,000 premium for virtual cockpit, extra plastic body parts and 10bhp increase? No thanks
Vicky Donor We’ve had a win in Australia with the Grid edition. No virtual cockpit, no electric seats and no leather but still gets the rest of the standard Aussie spec. Mine was the equivalent of just under $24000 with a sunroof.
come to turkey. this car 437.000 turkish liras. minimum salary 1700 turkish liras. 1 pay car, 2 pay tax, 1 pay bank.
and 1 euro = 7.68 turkish liras
The mark 7 is my prefered
My dad just bought a black golf r estate mk7 and the seats look very nice with the grey Alcantara and if it didn’t have it I think it would look very plane and boring.
now i only need a launch control side by side comparison with the mk7 and mk7.5 stock dsg... never found a Video like that... i guess the difference is just a slightly win for the 7.5
Good Vid mate. Would have been good to see what you thought of the drive difference. My wife has mk7 gti and I have 7.5 R. I believe the 7.5 is supposed to be a more rigid chassis, not really that noticeable, but I can’t believe the how the steering is so much different in the 7.5. It’s so much lighter and has a bit better feel to it. Makes it easier to drive fast.
Thanks Owen! Maybe I should do another video experiencing the cars?
What about the original
Spoiler is it curved from
Front for mk7.5 before u put ur lip on
I drive a 7.5 R myself, another thing thats different that i very much like is that it has Wireless Qi-Charging standart with the bigger radios. So i can just drop my phone in front of the shifter and it will regain energy.
Thanks for your videos, very helpful, just bought mine yesterday (19 plate), waiting for collection now. Also had my list of must have's inc pretoria alloys and DSG
Thanks for the kind words! Congrats!!
8:50 you can get the same infotainment system of the 7.5 on the 7 as a optional extra
Where did you get your paddle shifters?
Thank you very much for the comparaison I’m deciding to get the 7.5 R from long time a go and this video just inspired me and gave me good idea about the car i have the 7.5 R line diesel atm
What year did the 7.5 start? Surprised that wasn't covered in the video...
2017
Bring back the blue gauges!
The Dudeface they tire the eyes way too much
Can you put a mk7.5 door on a mk7 for example the passenger side
leons dashboard is identical to the 15 plate MK 7 1.4 TSI i had apart from the blue dials and mine was DSG aswell
stephen moore most vag cars where
Hey I rlly like ur golf r I would like to know if it’s tuned like more horsepower? And I would like to know also does it affect the warranty in case if I delete the resonator ? Thank you very much
Thanks a lot! It's not tuned no. Deleting the resonator will only invalidate the exhaust's warranty, not the whole warranty
Prefer the styling on the MK7 the MK7.5 front looks too fussy to me
7.5 infotainment screen does look a bit aftermarket. The 7 screen looks designed specifically for the dashboard with its chrome trim.
Thanks for the video guys, really informative! I'm picking up a 2017 7.5 tomorrow with 10,000 recorded miles and a manual 'box, can't wait
Manual trash mate dsg wayyy better and quicker
another great video Luke. Looking at buying a Golf R or an S3 - could do a comparison vid? Also, do a running cost vid on your R
Thanks so much Eddie! Sure, Golf R vs S3 coming soon :) Will also get the running costs video filmed soon too!
I just bought an R and just wanted to say dont buy the S3, you can get all that in the R for about 10k cheaper. With the s3 you’re paying for the audi logo imo
The s3 has moonroof option
the s3 isnt that nice imho, the rs3 however, but thats completely different in price ofc
Does the version 7.5 start from which year?
I have a golf mk7.5 white r-line, would love to see a comparison. Sometimes it isnt about the performance.
Doesnt the 7.5 have ambient lightning in the doors were the mk7 dont ?
is a golf r facelift under something else or does it fall under golf r when you search it up on auto trader?
Hey sir, I wonder any different between 2018 and 2019 golf R 7.5, cause like I found out the horse power is a bit different, and I am finding one to purchase, any advice maybe....🙏
The dsg autos are faster the the Manuel's
Is there any difference in engines ? I knows dsg is but what about internals and block ?
Next Video you should do BMW M140I VS GOLF R 7.5 that would be a very good video to Watch
I'm working on it mate, coming soon :)
@@hampshirephoto ive got an m140i, i would do it.. quite a drive though
Yes defo do a running cost please
Expensive! Mine averages 18 miles to the gallon
Adrian Bordoy fuck 😂 not going to look forward filling that up then 😂
Will get it filmed soon for you guys!
I've have got a stage 1 and a DSG map, 350BHP
Adrian Bordoy nice is that the mk7 or mk7.5?
Both beautiful cars . I'm on my second my first was a 07 GTI Love her . Now I'm I'm driving a 2018 GTI 7.5 and I love it she's my 5 VW
i hate the excess of tech in cars so anything being analog or less electric motors always gets my vote. From manual seats to buttons and nobs
Can you compare 2 non R Golfs, like 2 highlines MK7?
Is your 7.5 a 2018? Any idea how much they would be to buy now?
Great video, we have matching cars! One question, why is your car without push button and electric seats? In Canada, we get full electric seats and push button/keyless entry as standard. Is that a characteristic of UK Golf R’s? Or is it just the spec of your car? Cheers
Dynaudio is a must!
100%! Great system
Do you have the Oettinger kit? I’m guessing not however I was wondering the sound difference of 7.5 with and without oettinger exhaust.
Did you drive it? Could you notice the extra 10bhp? And does the dsg, especially the 7speed, make the allready quick manual golf into a very quick car?
You can't notice the difference between the MK7.5 and the MK7 power wise. DSG is quicker to 60 by 1/2 a second than the manual...
I prefer the analog dials and physical buttons, otherwise I love the new MK7.5!
7.5 seems to be pretty futureproof
The way it looks , the MK 7.5 way way better than the MK 7.
Having both cars next to eachother helps too!
You guys are ridiculous, it is the exact same car only with a slightly different albeit nicer screen. If that is what you call "massive" well... The only thing I really notice about those two are the wheels and the black plastic bits tacked on to the front, and honestly well they look tacky, I rather prefer the older style.
@@ericmichel3857 the new outfit is very good...not talking about the "working" aero pack...like front rear bumper and side skirts..and i bought also the oe performance pack rear wing...
Prefer the chrome mirrors tbh!
@@TIM612826 first i choose the carbon mirror with black pretorias...than i changed to black mirror+black pretorias.....and then...when i realised how ugly with the beautiful indium grey colour...i went for matt chrome mirrors and silver pretorias...and the final result is just amazing!!!
Does anyone know if when the 7.5 came into production they were still producing me 7’s?
I’m basically trying to figure out if a golf registerd in late 2017 is a standard mk7 or a facelift.
I’m guessing it would be a facelift. November 2016, Volkswagen revealed the facelifted version of the Golf MK7. By late 17 ‘ definitely 7.5 ( here in Australia at least ) do you have photos or a link?
Ok so why dont both those cars have button start? Is it an option? I have a R 7 DSG with leather seats which are awesome but Its a remote key working on a proximity so i can leave it in my pocket and just start the car straight away.
been looking at buying a golf r but I would like one with the Akrapovic exhaust if poss, but there so hard to find, does anyone know of any websites or places to find them??
Goes the mk 7 golf r have apple car play functionality?
I heard u have apreally cheap insurance on ur Golf R could u let me know what company your with I’m thinking about purchasing one
I have 2 questions...
1. Will Golf R DSG in manual mode automatically shift up if you hit rev limiter or red line?
2. Will Golf R DSG in manual mode automatically downshift if you for example driving 60 km/h in 6 gear and you push gas pedal to the floor or it will stay in 6 and try to speedup?
Boris K. Yes it upshifts automatically before you hit redline. In manual mode it won’t kick down unless you push the throttle right to the floor, or the revs get too low for the gear you’re in.
Is there a way to get that facelift front bumper look on a pre-7.5 golf R without changing out the whole bumper? Trying to save myself 10g on a used R.. XD
I'm sure you can retrofit the bumper as they share the same underpinnings
Forgot to mention the 7.5 is more reliable , they made a great adjustment of the dsg transmission