2012 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr HB
- $33,990
- 4dr HB
- $34,590
- 2dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi
- $35,490
- 4dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi
- $36,090
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Charcoal black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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256 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Pwr
Brake Type
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12.2 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.6 x 1.2 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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243 @ 2400 - 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0L/121
Displacement
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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256 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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19 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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9.1 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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N/A
Liftover Height
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5
Passenger Capacity
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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166 in
Length, Overall
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70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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15 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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58 in
Height, Overall
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51 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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102 in
Wheelbase
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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60 in
Track Width, Front
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42 in
Second Head Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Steering
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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225/40R18
Rear Tire Size
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225/40R18
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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18 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Weight & Capacity
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3,325 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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