Vodcast: Toyota GR Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf R
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Date: 2025-02-06
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Comments and reviews: 17
JurisKankalis
The video quality for a large british outlet is absolutely next level. The sound is atrocious and the black five seconds where camera lost signal and editor just couldn't give a f_ck was totally a brilliant place to. place a nice drive-by sequence in. But luckily, the editor just couldn't be bothered to give a f_ck. Either way - both cars are probably pretty brilliant - the tiny Yaris has the same amount of driven wheels and roughly horsepower (less torque though) as my 530 diesel xdrive - but half (HALF) the number of cylinders. The Golf, on the other hand, has more of everything - including space - but less appeal, mostly thanks to VW (WHY) going away from the brilliant ergonomically perfect interior controls of the Gen 7 Golf - to the idiocy (did I already ask -- WHY) of the touch controls that seems to be one of the top-three misinformed and mis-judged decisions - in the automotive sector - ever - and that coming from the People's Car brand with the Sitze. seat. Main office in Wolfsburg. with tons of autobahns on its doorstep. WHY
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The video quality for a large british outlet is absolutely next level. The sound is atrocious and the black five seconds where camera lost signal and editor just couldn't give a f_ck was totally a brilliant place to. place a nice drive-by sequence in. But luckily, the editor just couldn't be bothered to give a f_ck. Either way - both cars are probably pretty brilliant - the tiny Yaris has the same amount of driven wheels and roughly horsepower (less torque though) as my 530 diesel xdrive - but half (HALF) the number of cylinders. The Golf, on the other hand, has more of everything - including space - but less appeal, mostly thanks to VW (WHY) going away from the brilliant ergonomically perfect interior controls of the Gen 7 Golf - to the idiocy (did I already ask -- WHY) of the touch controls that seems to be one of the top-three misinformed and mis-judged decisions - in the automotive sector - ever - and that coming from the People's Car brand with the Sitze. seat. Main office in Wolfsburg. with tons of autobahns on its doorstep. WHY
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bertiebasset1752
Sold my GRY CP, which i owned from new, and can honestly say it was fun but was surprised at some of the cars on the road that could leave it for dead or sit up my backside on B roads. This probably also explains why so many are for sale considering the small volume made. They are fun but I believe very hyped. And don't get me started on the short service intervals or sugar glass windscreen. And theyre awful for carrying rear passengers plus the passenger seat has no height adjuster on the mk1 versions. If you run onre of these cars daily forget it being an investment. The parts and servicing will eat away at any return you may, or may not, get when selling the car in the future.
Glad i got that out of my system. I did enjoy driving it as im sure many do and will. But after 3 years of ownership i don't miss it one bit.
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Sold my GRY CP, which i owned from new, and can honestly say it was fun but was surprised at some of the cars on the road that could leave it for dead or sit up my backside on B roads. This probably also explains why so many are for sale considering the small volume made. They are fun but I believe very hyped. And don't get me started on the short service intervals or sugar glass windscreen. And theyre awful for carrying rear passengers plus the passenger seat has no height adjuster on the mk1 versions. If you run onre of these cars daily forget it being an investment. The parts and servicing will eat away at any return you may, or may not, get when selling the car in the future.
Glad i got that out of my system. I did enjoy driving it as im sure many do and will. But after 3 years of ownership i don't miss it one bit.
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autocar
I had a BMW135ix with 4wd and active suspension - felt quick on open roads, but steering meh. Just not very engaging. Now have Gen 2 GR. Auto, mainly used for weekend mountain runs. Its so rapid on these narrow roads with loads of corners, brakes can stand on really late and hold up well. The steering feels much sharper with better feedback than most recent cars Ive owned or driven. The gearbox is rapid, usually drive it with the paddles. Even as an auto it’s not the best daily, as poor economy by standards and noisy - but used as its meant to be driven, theres little else to compare it to. Feels more motorsport than the usual hot hatch.
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I had a BMW135ix with 4wd and active suspension - felt quick on open roads, but steering meh. Just not very engaging. Now have Gen 2 GR. Auto, mainly used for weekend mountain runs. Its so rapid on these narrow roads with loads of corners, brakes can stand on really late and hold up well. The steering feels much sharper with better feedback than most recent cars Ive owned or driven. The gearbox is rapid, usually drive it with the paddles. Even as an auto it’s not the best daily, as poor economy by standards and noisy - but used as its meant to be driven, theres little else to compare it to. Feels more motorsport than the usual hot hatch.
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ThePedroDB
It amazes me that people comment negatively about these Vodcasts. Why Surely they know the format by now. You either love the slightly rambling 'off on another tangent' delivery or you don't. Personally, I do. Thanks for another fine episiode!
I will mention that you chose the Hyundai i20N over the Golf R in the Autocar Best Driver's Car 2021 comparison, yet the Golf R seems to get nothing but plaudits here. Has it improved significantly or just has less competition I must get a drive at a GR Yaris.
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It amazes me that people comment negatively about these Vodcasts. Why Surely they know the format by now. You either love the slightly rambling 'off on another tangent' delivery or you don't. Personally, I do. Thanks for another fine episiode!
I will mention that you chose the Hyundai i20N over the Golf R in the Autocar Best Driver's Car 2021 comparison, yet the Golf R seems to get nothing but plaudits here. Has it improved significantly or just has less competition I must get a drive at a GR Yaris.
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gaycha6589
I am lucky enough to run both cars. GR is more fun, has vastly superior handling, faster down the twisties and always leaves you smiling every drive. Golf is more accelerative, faster on sweeping roads, motorways, and is by far most comfy and grown up cruiser. You can still chuck it around, but with nothing like the ease and fun of the GR.
Both great cars of there time. There won’t be any more like it.
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I am lucky enough to run both cars. GR is more fun, has vastly superior handling, faster down the twisties and always leaves you smiling every drive. Golf is more accelerative, faster on sweeping roads, motorways, and is by far most comfy and grown up cruiser. You can still chuck it around, but with nothing like the ease and fun of the GR.
Both great cars of there time. There won’t be any more like it.
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Acideg4spoon
4: 05 fake news. Here in Japan the cheapest one is the RC, a very spartan version for racing, with halogen headlights, no infotainment system, etc. for 3. 49 million yen. A bargain if compared to the RZ version that starts at 4. 48 million yen and the RZ High Performance, listed at 5. 33 million yen.
All the versions have the same 1. 6 3 cylinder engine with 304ps and the same manual or automatic transmition.
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4: 05 fake news. Here in Japan the cheapest one is the RC, a very spartan version for racing, with halogen headlights, no infotainment system, etc. for 3. 49 million yen. A bargain if compared to the RZ version that starts at 4. 48 million yen and the RZ High Performance, listed at 5. 33 million yen.
All the versions have the same 1. 6 3 cylinder engine with 304ps and the same manual or automatic transmition.
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deputydd4364
2 car geeks talking about geeky cars for a geeky audience. You should have fully geeked out. Instead of just driving about why not point out all the geeky feature that the two cars have compared to their everyday versions, the Yaris is full of them and the Golf R powertrain is a interesting 4WD too. But this was just two guys not really doing much.
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2 car geeks talking about geeky cars for a geeky audience. You should have fully geeked out. Instead of just driving about why not point out all the geeky feature that the two cars have compared to their everyday versions, the Yaris is full of them and the Golf R powertrain is a interesting 4WD too. But this was just two guys not really doing much.
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ians2868
Everyone bangs on about how expensive it is as a Gen2 but if you put the 33, 500 price it was on launch into an inflation calculator it comes out I a few pence over 41, 761, so the new model is in fact about 500 quid more expensive like for like and nothing like as cheeky as Porsche and other German manufacturers have raised their prices!
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Everyone bangs on about how expensive it is as a Gen2 but if you put the 33, 500 price it was on launch into an inflation calculator it comes out I a few pence over 41, 761, so the new model is in fact about 500 quid more expensive like for like and nothing like as cheeky as Porsche and other German manufacturers have raised their prices!
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andy9665
The GR (both Gen 1 & 2) are in completely different leagues to the Golf. In fact, I'd say they are both so far apart that the GR is in an entirely different universe. Both great cars but the GR is better in every sense other than practicality.
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The GR (both Gen 1 & 2) are in completely different leagues to the Golf. In fact, I'd say they are both so far apart that the GR is in an entirely different universe. Both great cars but the GR is better in every sense other than practicality.
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LivingLifeSlower
Ive just bought a Corolla GR Sport for the dogs, and I've been that impressed that everything just works, that I'll probably look at a GRY too.
Ive had BMW M3 V8, M4, and M4 CS and Audi RS4, and im really taken with the Toyota.
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Ive just bought a Corolla GR Sport for the dogs, and I've been that impressed that everything just works, that I'll probably look at a GRY too.
Ive had BMW M3 V8, M4, and M4 CS and Audi RS4, and im really taken with the Toyota.
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bitumen83
That I have a lot of money, I would buy 2 of the same GR Yaris, one for everyday driving and one for saving. That car in next 15-20 years will worth a small fortune. Future classic for sure.
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That I have a lot of money, I would buy 2 of the same GR Yaris, one for everyday driving and one for saving. That car in next 15-20 years will worth a small fortune. Future classic for sure.
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paulallen6915
In period the Escort Cosworth was good, but back to back with a Sunny GTiR, I bought the Nissan. I've now got GRY and it's the closest to the GTiR I have had since.
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In period the Escort Cosworth was good, but back to back with a Sunny GTiR, I bought the Nissan. I've now got GRY and it's the closest to the GTiR I have had since.
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antoinedoinell
GR all day. Nobody wants to deal with crappy crank seals, rear main seals, HVAC issues, and the general diminishing standards of build quality at VW.
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GR all day. Nobody wants to deal with crappy crank seals, rear main seals, HVAC issues, and the general diminishing standards of build quality at VW.
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alisonsmith3817
Far to much chatting,
Don’t think it would of mattered if they tested the bog standard models
Must of got up to a crazy 45mph at one point
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Far to much chatting,
Don’t think it would of mattered if they tested the bog standard models
Must of got up to a crazy 45mph at one point
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gdritchie
Car Share used to be mildy amusing, I mean its good to see that Peter Kay has lost a few pounds but Sian Gibson has really let herself go.
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Car Share used to be mildy amusing, I mean its good to see that Peter Kay has lost a few pounds but Sian Gibson has really let herself go.
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MiataBRG
For cars that are lively and built for excitement, this is a painfully dull video. Why not try to make it a bit more interesting I'm out.
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For cars that are lively and built for excitement, this is a painfully dull video. Why not try to make it a bit more interesting I'm out.
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autocar
Sorry guys, if I wanted the kind of commentary you'd expect driving to the local shops, I'd have a chat with my six year old. Yawn.
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Sorry guys, if I wanted the kind of commentary you'd expect driving to the local shops, I'd have a chat with my six year old. Yawn.
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