2013 Volkswagen Golf R Specifications

2013 Volkswagen Golf R

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2013 Volkswagen Golf R

Starting MSRP $34,195–$34,795

Specifications

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Power and Performance

2.0L I-4 256 HP engine
6-spd man transmission w/OD  
120 amp alternator  
480 amp battery with run down protection
Engine oil cooler  
4.24 axle ratio Axle Ratio  
14.5 gal. fuel tank Fuel Tank
Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust with polished tailpipe finish  

Handling and Control

Full-time 4MOTION all wheel drive
Permanent locking hubs  
ABS & driveline traction control  
Electronic stability  
Sport suspension  
Front strut suspension  
Front anti-roll bar  
Coil front springs  
Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Multi-link rear suspension  
Rear anti-roll bar  
Coil rear springs  
Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Rack & pinion steering  
4-wheel disc brakes
Front vented disc brakes  
18.0 " silver aluminum wheels
P225/40HR18.0BSW performance AS tires
Full-size steel spare wheel/tire  

Design and Dimensions

Rear lip spoiler  
Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Black grille  
Clearcoat monotone paint  
46.0 cu.ft. maximum cargo volume Maximum Cargo Volume
165.8 " exterior length Exterior Length
70.3 " exterior body width Exterior Width  
57.5 " exterior height Exterior Height  
102 " wheelbase Wheelbase  
60 " front tread Front Tread  
60 " rear tread Rear Tread  
17.9 ' turning radius Turning Radius  
4,542 lbs. GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
3,325 lbs. curb weight Curb Weight  
1,118 lbs. payload Payload
.34 drag coefficient Drag Coefficient
41.2 " front legroom Front Legroom
35.5 " rear legroom Rear Legroom
39.3 " front headroom Front Headroom
38.5 " rear headroom Rear Headroom
93 cu.ft. passenger volume Passenger Volume
15.3 cu.ft. interior cargo volume Interior Cargo Volume
46.0 cu.ft. interior cargo volume w/seats folded Interior Cargo Volume w/Seats Folded

Active and Passive Safety

Side impact beams
Front fog/driving lights  
Illuminated entry  
Oil pressure warning  
Engine temperature
Battery warning  
Low coolant warning  
Lights on warning  
Key warning
Low fuel warning  
Low washer fluid warning  
Door ajar warning  
Lighting malfunction warning
Trunk/liftgate ajar warning  
Service interval warning  
Brake fluid warning  
Tire specific low tire pressure warning
Brake pad wear warning
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)  
Daytime running lights  
Center high mounted stop light  
Driver and passenger airbags  
Driver side impact airbags  
Passenger side impact airbags  
Side Curtain Protection curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy sensor  
Front seatbelt pretensioners  
Immobilizer III immobilizer
Panic alarm  
Security system  

Comfort and Convenience

Dual power remote heated mirrors  
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Day-night rearview mirror  
Seating capacity of 5  
Front sport seats
Driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback  
Adjustable front head restraints  
Center front armrest  
6-way driver seat  
6-way front passenger seat  
Rear 60-40 bench seats  
Adjustable rear head restraints  
Center with pass-thru rear armrests  
Leather front seat trim  
Leatherette door trim insert  
Full cloth headliner  
Carpet floor trim  
Carpeted front & rear floor mats  
Aluminum instrument panel insert  
Leather/aluminum gear shift knob  
Lighted locking glove box  
Dome light w/fade  
Front & rear reading lights  
Full floor console  
Mini overhead console with storage  
Front and rear cupholders  
Covered bin instrument panel storage  
2 seatback storage pockets  
Glovebox refrigerated/cooled box  
Dual door bins  
Cargo concealed storage  
Carpeted cargo floor trim  
Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door trim  
Rigid cargo cover  
Cargo tie downs  
Cargo light  
Dual zone front Climatronic air conditioning  
Climatronic automatic air conditioning  
Air filter  
Underseat ducts  
SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, seek-scan
Radio steering wheel controls  
6-disc in-dash mounted CD  
MP3 decoder
8 speakers
Radio theft deterrent  
Window grid diversity antenna  
Cruise control  
Power with 2 stage unlock door locks  
Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Fuel filler door release included with power doors  
2 12V DC power outlets  
Driver foot rest  
Retained accessory power  
Wireless phone connectivity
Tachometer  
Engine temperature gauge  
In-dash clock  
Compass  
Exterior temperature  
Systems monitor  
Redundant digital speedometer
Trip computer  
Trip odometer  
1 1st row LCD monitor
Telescopic tilt sport steering wheel  
Leather steering wheel  
Power front windows  
Light tinted windows  
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers  
Heated front windshield jets  
Fixed interval rear windshield wiper  
Rear defroster  

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