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Hot Hatch Showdown: Toyota GR Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf 8R #gryaris #vs #golf8r #showdown #automobile

Hot Hatch Showdown: Toyota GR Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf 8R #gryaris #vs #golf8r #showdown #automobile

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2025-05-19 19:22:07 5mo 14d ago
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🇯🇵 Toyota GR Yaris (2020–present) WRC DNA in a street-legal hatchback • Engine: 1.6L turbocharged inline-3 (G16E-GTS) • Displacement: 1,618 cc • Power: 268 hp (200 kW) [JDM spec] / 257 hp (192 kW) [EU spec] • Torque: 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (GR-FOUR AWD) • Transmission: 6-speed manual only • 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): ~5.2 seconds • Top Speed: ~230 km/h (143 mph) • Weight: ~1,280 kg (2,822 lbs) • Price (MSRP when new): ~$36,000 USD / ~€33,000 EUR • Notable Features: • Homologation special for WRC • Carbon fiber roof, aluminum panels • Mechanical front & rear Torsen LSDs (on Performance Pack models) • Compact, wide, rally-tuned chassis • Manual-only = pure driver engagement ⸻ 🇩🇪 Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8, 2021–present) All-weather performance with premium polish • Engine: 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (EA888) • Displacement: 1,984 cc • Power: 315 hp (235 kW) [US spec] / 320 hp (235 kW) [EU spec] • Torque: 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) [DSG] / 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) [manual] • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive (4MOTION w/ torque vectoring) • Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG dual-clutch • 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph): 4.7 seconds (DSG) • Top Speed: ~270 km/h (168 mph) with Performance Pack • Weight: ~1,550 kg (3,417 lbs) • Price (MSRP when new): ~$45,000 USD / ~€49,000 EUR • Notable Features: • Adaptive AWD with rear torque vectoring • Digital cockpit and luxury touches • Drift mode (Performance Pack only) • Hatch practicality meets autobahn speed • Dual-natured: refined daily + performance machine