Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 range in Malaysia, spec-by-spec compared – 1.4 TSI Sportline, R-line, GTI and R

With the arrival of the Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line, the facelifted Golf Mk7.5 range in Malaysia is now complete. It’s offered in four variants, starting with the base 1.4 TSI Sportline, 1.4 TSI R-Line, Golf GTI and the range-topping Golf R.

With prices ranging from RM156k to RM296k, which of the four is the right one for you? Well, let us help by narrowing it down for you through this spec-by-spec guide, including the full galleries for each respective variant.

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Sportline – RM155,990

Gets as standard:

Mechanicals

  • 1.4 litre TSI engine
  • 1,395 cc, four-cylinder petrol, turbocharged, DOHC
  • 150 PS at 5,000 to 6,000 rpm, 250 Nm at 1,500 to 3,500 rpm
  • 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds
  • Engine start/stop technology
  • Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG, dry clutch)
  • Electric power steering
  • Extended electronic differential lock (XDS)
  • Five-year/unlimited mileage warranty
  • Three-year/45,000 km free service

Exterior

  • Halogen reflector headlights
  • LED daytime running lights
  • Halogen front fog lamps with static cornering light function
  • LED combination tail lights
  • Automatic lights and wipers
  • 16-inch ‘Hita’ alloys
  • 205/55R16 Continental ContiEcoContact5 tyres

Interior

  • Manual key start
  • Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls
  • ‘Zoom’ fabric upholstery
  • 8.0-inch Composition Media head unit with eight speakers
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air-con vents
  • 60:40 split-folding rear seats

Safety

  • Seven airbags (dual front, driver knee, front sides and curtains)
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
  • Manoeuvre Braking
  • Proactive Occupant Protection System
  • Rest Assist (Driver Alert System)
  • Automatic Post Collision Brake System
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Two Isofix anchors for rear seats

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line – RM166,990 (RM169,990 with Vienna leather upholstery)

Adds on:

Exterior

  • R-Line exterior package (all around)
  • Adaptive LED projector headlamps
  • LED rear lights with sequential turn signals
  • 17-inch ‘Singapore’ alloy wheels
  • 215/50R17 Bridgestone Turanza T001 tyres

Interior

  • Keyless entry and start
  • Cruise control
  • 12.3-inch Active Info Display digital meter cluster
  • Driving Mode Selection with Eco Function

Safety

  • Rear view camera

Volkswagen Golf GTI – RM239,990

Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • 2.0 litre TSI engine
  • 1,984 cc, four-cylinder petrol, turbocharged
  • 230 PS at 4,700 rpm, 350 Nm at 1,500-4,600 rpm
  • Six-speed wet dual-clutch DSG transmission
  • 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds
  • Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC)
  • Advanced electronic differential lock (XDS+)
  • Progressive Steering

Exterior

  • GTI exterior package
  • 18-inch ‘Milton Keynes’ alloy wheels
  • 225/40R18 Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyres

Interior

  • Vienna leather upholstery with red stitching
  • Power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function
  • 8.0-inch Discover Media head unit with eight speakers, navigation

Safety

  • Rear view camera
  • Park Assist 3.0

Volkswagen Golf R – RM295,990

Adds on:

Mechanicals

  • 2.0 litre TSI engine
  • 1,984 cc, four-cylinder petrol, turbocharged
  • 290 PS at 5,400 rpm, 350 Nm at 2,000-5,400 rpm
  • Seven-speed wet dual-clutch DSG transmission
  • 4Motion all-wheel drive system
  • 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

Exterior

  • R exterior package
  • 19-inch ‘Pretoria’ black alloy wheels
  • 235/35R19 Continental ContiSportContact5 tyres

Interior

  • Vienna R leather upholstery with blue stitching
  • 9.2-inch Discover Pro head unit with eight speakers, navigation

To browse in full the Golf Mk7.5’s equipment and specifications, head on over to CarBase.my.


GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI Sportline

GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line

GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf GTI

GALLERY: Volkswagen Golf R

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Comments

  • VW thumbs down on Apr 30, 2018 at 4:45 pm

    Almost 156 thousand ringgit and we get halogen reflectors

    Boo VW !!! Booo !!!

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    • Kunta's Uncle on May 01, 2018 at 7:17 am

      Halogen refelectors are common among European cars. Its does not mean the car is of lower value. In some markets, halogen is preferred.

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  • Kuinosan on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:33 pm

    What’s the point of coming out with all these new models if the design of their gearboxes are not working properly? Only the ones with balls of steel dare buy a new VW nowadays with the bad reputation it has created. No thanks VW!

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    • JackRyan on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:53 pm

      Kuinosan – you clearly dont know jack about VWs or gearboxes.

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      • Kuinosan on Apr 30, 2018 at 8:38 pm

        You’ll be surprised how much I know about the VW gearboxes. Well thats for another topic.
        But my point here is that everyone including myself, knows VW have serious issues with their gearboxes.
        Many of my pals have spat on their VW for spending more time in the workshop than on the roads. On those testimonial alone, one wouldn’t dare purchase these VWs, at least not here in Malaysia. A few of my friends use their courtesy cars more than their own ones. How scary is that?

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        • Brenda on May 01, 2018 at 11:23 am

          Still VW sells better each year in Malaysia. So now the question is which is real news and which is “fake” news?

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  • Hayenadeblue on Apr 30, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    No adaptive cruise control for near 300k car? What is ‘Automatic Post Collision Brake System’ anyway? Collision and brake? I’m not blaming VW group. Their cars oversea have this ACC. VW malaysia is to be blamed.

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    • free press station on May 01, 2018 at 7:13 am

      ACC is present. Check out the car’s brochure. They did not list out everything here. Btw, these Golf’s have full security suites which are superior to other cars of higher value. I’ve been following the 7.5 for a while, so I have been keenly following its development and progress.

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    • stastasta on May 06, 2018 at 10:08 pm

      passat highline is selling now for rm180k. personally i would save 50k and get the passat instead of golf gti. both are sharing same drivetrain. passat has 3 zone air con, bigger interior space, bigger boot , power boot. golf gti only has a more advanced infotainment system.

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  • Amran on Apr 30, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    Suprima s still better

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  • Yeoh Chin Hock on Apr 30, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    Interesting Golf R

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  • TreeHugger on May 01, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    Wow VW is so skimpy with the rm155k sportline comes in so bare bone with:

    – no reverse camera
    – no keyless entry
    – no start button
    – no cruise control
    – fabric seats
    – halogen reflector headlights

    Is VW still in the 90’s? Imagine paying rm155k for a car and get so much less features than a perodua or a proton.

    Not to mention having to fork out more money down the road for the dry clutch DSG clutch pack replacement, whenever that is due.

    Best of luck selling this golf here.

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  • I waited so long for this GOLF 7.5 to launch in Malaysia & I also got my cheque book ready to put deposit for the new GOLF-R , but VW Malaysia disappointed me .. WHY ONLY 3 COLORS AVAILABLE FOR THE GOLF-R ? WHY THE PRE-FACELIFT COME WITH BIG SUNROOF BUT THIS 7.5 GOT NO SUNROOF ??

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  • I might go for the F54 JCW Mini Clubman now ..

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  • Victim 2014 on Jun 14, 2018 at 10:05 am

    VW Golf good performance, very very poor after sale service at VW Glenmarie.

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  • your mom on Jun 18, 2018 at 11:59 am

    300k for a car that will spend most of them time in workshop. Nope

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  • Billy Chan on Sep 29, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    Does Gti or R comes with manual transmission in Malaysia?

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  • anyone know where to install rear camera for MK7.5 in Johor

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