There's Almost Nothing In This AMG A45 Vs Golf R Acceleration Comparison

Despite a big power and price gap, the VW Golf R seen here runs a Mercedes-AMG A45 very close indeed

17 Oct 2017

With a 70bhp advantage, you’d think the Mercedes-AMG A45 would be the clear winner in this acceleration comparison, but no: the VW Golf R is never far behind.

Admittedly the performance gap between these two has narrowed recently, with the Golf R’s slight power bump and new seven-speed DSG twin-clutch transmission dropping the 0-62mph by three tenths to 4.6 seconds. Plus, those optional Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s might well help off the line. But still, the A45 is still supposed to be four tenths faster on the benchmark sprint, and it’s also worth remembering it’s nearly £8000 more expensive than a Golf R with a DSG ‘box…

Which would you have?

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Comments

Am I the only one that was thinking “is the Golf quicker?” halfway through the comparison?

golf speedo seems more optimistic lol

But I’d know what I’d rather have, the good one

You all know it’s the golf lol

Hate that nowadays car sound so shi*ty they have to insert fart noise and ballon popping to make them sound cool

bro every car sounds good, unless its the porsche gt2 rs, that car puts me to sleep

Volkswagen please!

Take the 8k you save, get the following: Turboback exhaust, stage 2 tune, upgraded intercooler, CAI, and some decently priced 3 pieces + tires. Then take the remaining 1k and pay off your insurance for 6 months or get a cage setup haha

amg for me.
golf may be quick but it’s also boring and lacks the drama of the amg.
that continues onto interior where the amg feels like a special car, the golf is just like any other optioned up golf.

That is why exactly i purchase the R, it looks just like any other Golf (unless you know your shit), it is called a sleeper, it is not the fastest thing out there, but as an overall package it is probably the best all weather any situation car out there. Besides, it has one of the best chassis out there, check out Chris Harris review of the R.