GOLF MK8

About the Golf Mk8

The Mk8 Golf is the best-driving Golf ever made and the hardest to live with. The chassis is sharper than the Mk7. The EA888 evo4 responds quicker. The electronically controlled diff is faster than any mechanical unit. But Volkswagen replaced every physical button with capacitive touch surfaces, and the infotainment system needs a firmware update more than it needs a redesign. The GTI Clubsport makes 300 hp. The R makes 333 with all-wheel drive. Both are brilliant to drive and frustrating to operate. Pick your compromise.