2004 Volkswagen Jetta / Golf / GTI Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by mail-truedelta

Handling

AWD gives the R32 a handling edge over the other FWD hatchbacks like the GTI. Although the stock suspension is decent, most owners seem to get the most out of their R32s by upgrading to an aftermarket system.

Safety & braking

To match the big engine, the R32 has some big brakes. Although this means that brake jobs and parts are more costly, the huge front discs give you lots of braking power.