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Toyota GR Corolla vs. Volkswagen Golf R: Hot Hatch Showdown

2025-07-24 Autos & Vehicles
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Two AWD turbocharged hot hatches. One big question: Which one’s more fun when you’re not shifting gears? In this video, Edmunds’ Brian Wong compares the automatic Toyota GR Corolla to the dual-clutch VW Golf R to see which delivers the better performance, tech, everyday usability and — most importantly — the highest fun factor. VW Golf R: https://www.edmunds.com/volkswagen/golf-r/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Toyota GR Corolla: https://www.edmunds.com/toyota/gr-corolla/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description 00:00 Intro 00:38 The Numbers 04:18 Driving Impressions 11:38 Autocross Course 14:45 Edmunds' Take Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

Top Comments (10)

@Kiss__Kiss 2025-07-24

Didn't mention that the reason why the GRC oversteers better out of a corner is due to the mechanical LSDs

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@edmundscars 2025-07-24

The Golf R and the GR Corolla both offer a great time behind the wheel but go about it in different ways. Which one appeals more to you? The Volkswagen's raw speed or the Toyota's supreme balance and handling? Let us know in the comments below!

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@XloMotion 2025-07-24

The Golf R issues are solved with a camber plate and a good alignment. The GRC issues are not that easily solve

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@bryonthor 2025-10-28

You seam like you want the VW to loose. I get it, it's been the best for a while. Just appreciate it.

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@manuelmartineznusn 2025-07-25

one Golf R to go please!

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@evanescent0311 2025-07-25

I love my integra type S and I think it’s a nice blend of this segment … any of these things are great and definitely enthusiast cars

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@deeteeohbee6794 2025-08-08

Those brown wheels on the R... I feel the pain, the brake dust is real 😂

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@toddh4491 2025-07-25

Great comparo, feels the hot compact days of the 80's for a moment!

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@ky9263 2025-07-24

Great review keep it up edmunds this is what u guys are missing againts the online competition

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@Arturito2017 2025-07-24

Can you all do a track test or comparison of the Mustang Ecoboost please. Its just getting ignored every

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