VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

Engine and Performance

  • Engine: 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged inline-4
  • Power Output: 315 horsepower (235 kW) @ 5,500-6,500 rpm
  • Torque: 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) @ 2,100-5,350 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic
  • Drive Type: 4Motion all-wheel drive (AWD)
  • 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h): ~4.7 seconds (DSG), ~4.9 seconds (manual)
  • Top Speed: 155 mph (250 km/h), 168 mph (270 km/h) with optional Performance Package

Dimensions

  • Overall Length: 168.9 inches (4,293 mm)
  • Overall Width: 70.4 inches (1,788 mm)
  • Overall Height: 57.7 inches (1,466 mm)
  • Wheelbase: 103.6 inches (2,631 mm)
  • Curb Weight: ~3,450 lbs (1,565 kg)

Fuel Economy

  • City: 21 mpg
  • Highway: 28 mpg
  • Combined: 24 mpg

Suspension and Brakes

  • Front Suspension: MacPherson strut with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar
  • Rear Suspension: Multi-link, coil springs, telescopic dampers, and anti-roll bar
  • Brakes:
    • Front: Ventilated disc brakes with blue calipers
    • Rear: Ventilated disc brakes with blue calipers
    • Performance Brakes: Available as an option with larger rotors and enhanced calipers

Wheels and Tires

  • Standard Wheels: 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Optional Wheels: 19-inch Estoril wheels
  • Tires: 235/35 R19

Exterior Features

  • Lighting: LED matrix headlights, daytime running lights, and taillights
  • Sunroof: Optional panoramic sunroof
  • Mirrors: Power-adjustable, heated, and integrated turn signals
  • Aerodynamics: Rear spoiler, front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser

Interior Features

  • Seating:
    • Front: Sport seats with R-specific upholstery, heated
    • Rear: 60/40 split-folding rear seats
  • Infotainment System: 10-inch touchscreen display with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB ports
  • Audio System: Harman Kardon premium sound system
  • Climate Control: Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Instrumentation: 10.25-inch digital cockpit display
  • Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped, multi-function, with paddle shifters (for DSG)

Safety and Driver Assistance

  • Standard Safety Features:
    • Automatic emergency braking
    • Forward collision warning
    • Lane-keeping assist
    • Adaptive cruise control
    • Blind-spot monitoring
    • Rear cross-traffic alert
  • Optional Safety Features:
    • Parking assist
    • Traffic jam assist
    • Dynamic road sign display

Additional Features

  • Driving Modes: Multiple driving modes (Comfort, Sport, Race, Drift, Custom)
  • Launch Control: Available with DSG transmission
  • Dynamic Chassis Control: Adjustable suspension settings
  • Ambient Lighting: Customizable interior ambient lighting
  • Exhaust System: Quad exhaust outlets with optional Akrapovič titanium exhaust system