Used 2025 Volkswagen Golf R for Sale nearPort Hope, ON

Summary

• With 164 currently listed for sale and an average price of $51,049 CAD, 31.7% of 2025 Volkswagen Golf Rs for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favourably reviewed: CarGurus experts gave it a 7.67 / 10.

• 100.0% of 2025 Golf R models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R stands out as a hot hatchback that never loses its cool. It is the hotter of VW’s two hot hatchbacks, with more power than its Golf GTI platform mate and a standard all-wheel-drive system known as 4Motion. Those traits give it a clear performance edge, while its everyday usability keeps it appealing as a practical choice.

For 2025, the current-generation Golf R gains a handful of small updates, including a new touchscreen infotainment system. The car’s strengths are easy to see in its great handling, powerful engine, and standard all-wheel drive. At the same time, its potentially polarising design and poor ergonomic design may give some buyers pause. Its higher base price also places it in the same competitive set as the Honda Civic Type R and Toyota GR Corolla.

Other model years to consider

• 2024 Volkswagen Golf R

  • Average price: $46,123 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 28.1%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 146

• 2017 Volkswagen Golf R

  • Average price: $21,681 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 40.4%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 57

• 2023 Volkswagen Golf R

  • Average price: $44,366 CAD
  • Good/great deal percentage: 27.3%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 121

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.