ABT Sportsline Makes The Mk8 2022 VW Golf R Even Faster With 384 HP Upgrade The Mk8 VW Golf R normally delivers 315 hp from its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder by Brad Anderson July 5, 2021 at 08:32 ...

We also have to remember that the Mk8 Golf GTI Clubsport produces max torque over 3,200 revolutions per minute (2,000 to 5,200 rpm) as opposed to 2,990 revolutions per minute (1,600 to 4,590 rpm ...

As opposed to the 315-horsepower turbo four-cylinder engine of the Golf R, the Kia is rocking a 3.3-liter V6 of the twin-turbo variety with 368 horsepower on deck.

The MK8 does corner a little more neutrally, and it's much better getting back on the power. It's faster than the MK7, and may be better to drive than the MK7, but you have to push a lot more to ...