Volkswagen Golf R is a feat of modern engineering, but there are still some downsides you should think twice about.

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Volkswagen Golf models are out and priced. Should you choose the Golf GTI or pay more and drive the Golf R? Explore the options here.

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.