May 24, 2022 · The Volkswagen Golf is all the car anyone will ever need. It’s practical, comfortable, well equipped and well made; and that’s been the case for decades. The latest Mk8 Golf came out back in 2020, but how does it compare to the Mk7 which came before?

Dec 5, 2021 · I have cloth in the mk8, and leather seats in the 7.5. I actually prefer the cloth seats, the texture feels comfy. I prefer the steering wheel in the mk7.5, due to the shape not the because of the buttons. My takeaway is that I'm going to keep the …

Oct 25, 2019 · We Compare The 2020 VW Golf Mk8 To The Outgoing Golf Mk7. To some, they don't look that different, but is that really the case with VW's latest Golf?

Jun 29, 2021 · The move is the ultimate fan service to enthusiasts and we recently got a glimpse of what to expect as we track tested a Euro-spec Golf GTI Mk8 against its Mk7 predecessor. This back-to-back...

The perfect Golf R imo would be MK7.5's exterior, MK 7's interior, and MK 8's improved HP and drive train. I do not like the digital dash, as well as the lack of physical buttons.

Oct 27, 2019 · Unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, the Golf Mk8 brings a new design to the table. However, much like all recently introduced new-generation Volkswagens, the new Golf is an evolution of the...

Oct 8, 2022 · The R turbo seems to have a fair amount of headroom - we'll see if it's fragile like the IS38 was. The OEM Mk8 R turbo also has a shaft speed sensor, which allows for a more aggressive factory tune than the pressure ratio based tune in Mk7.

Sep 5, 2023 · This isn't really going to be a comparison test, or even a review, just a few quick thoughts on the relative merits of the MK 7 Volkswagen GTI, MK 8 GTI and MK 8 Golf R.

Jun 6, 2023 · The "digital-ness" of the mk8 has led many people to experience bugs related to the software and/or sensors (as happens with most new generations of cars). The "analog-ness" of the mk7/7.5 is likely to be better suited for most people who aren't ready or willing to move on to a more digital car.

Jul 11, 2024 · Compared to older generations, the Mk7 Golf family boasts significant improvements in technology, safety, and refinement. The infotainment system is more intuitive, while advanced driver aids bring the Golf line into the modern era.