2012 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

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Exterior

Interior

Charcoal black

Packages

Specifications

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Rear Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Steel
Front Wheel Size	18 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size	Compact in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	140

SAE Net Torque @ RPM	243 @ 2400 - 5200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	256 @ 6000
Displacement	2.0L/121
Engine Type	Turbocharged Gas I4

EPA MPG Equivalent - City	N/A
Fuel Economy Est-Combined	22 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	27 MPG
Cruising Range - City	275.50 mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined	N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy	N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy	391.50 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	19 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi

Trans Type	6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.47
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.10
Trans Description Cont. Again	Not Available
First Gear Ratio (:1)	3.36
Drivetrain	All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.	Manual
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.09
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.99
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	4.24/3.27
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.91
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.09

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)	Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)	Not Available
Suspension Type - Front	MacPherson Strut

Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	Not Available
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.6 x 1.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes
Brake Type	Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	12.2 x 0.9 in

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	14.5 gal

Steering Type	Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)	3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	35.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	15.6

Spare Tire Size	Compact
Front Tire Size	225/40R18
Rear Tire Size	225/40R18

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	Not Available lbs

Base Curb Weight

3325 lbs

Wheelbase	101.5 in
Trunk Volume	N/A ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down	46.0 ft³
Front Leg Room	41.2 in
Height, Overall	57.5 in
Min Ground Clearance	5.0 in
Second Hip Room	N/A in
Track Width, Rear	59.7 in
Liftover Height	N/A in
Length, Overall	165.8 in
Passenger Volume	93.5 ft³
Second Leg Room	35.5 in
Second Shoulder Room	53.6 in
Track Width, Front	60.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	70.0 in
Front Shoulder Room	54.5 in
Front Hip Room	N/A in
Passenger Capacity	5
Front Head Room	51.2 in
Second Head Room	41.7 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up	14.8 ft³

Adjustable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles	Standard
Trip computer	Standard
SIRIUS satellite radio w/3-month trial	Standard
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system -inc: panic button	Standard
60/40 split-folding rear seat -inc: height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, (2) cup holders, pass-through, interlock feature, center armrest	Standard
Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)	Standard
Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD)	Standard
Immobilizer theft-deterrent system	Standard
Front/rear side curtain airbags	Standard
Compass	Standard
Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering	Standard
Body-color bumpers	Standard
Rear window defroster	Standard
Crash optimized front end	Standard
Dual tone horns	Standard
Dual front airbags	Standard
Remote central pwr locking system -inc: auto locking feature	Standard
Hydraulic brake assist (HBA)	Standard
Leather seat trim	Standard
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)	Standard
Auxiliary audio input	Standard
Premium VIII touchscreen AM/FM stereo w/in-dash CD changer/MP3 player -inc: (8) speakers, media device interface (MDI), Bluetooth connectivity	Standard
Xenon headlamps w/adaptive front light system (AFS)	Standard
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams	Standard
Dual center-mounted polished exhaust tips -inc: sound generator	Standard
Climatronic automatic temp control	Standard
Body-color rear roof spoiler	Standard
Height adjustable front 3-point safety belts w/pretensioners, load limiters	Standard
LED daytime running lights	Standard
6-speed manual transmission	Standard
Adjustable front center armrest w/storage compartment	Standard
Scuff plate w/R logo	Standard
LATCH child restraint system	Standard
Leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping multifunction sport steering wheel	Standard
Sport front/side/rear valences	Standard
Remote keyless entry	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring system	Standard
Leather brake handle & shift knob	Standard
2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine	Standard
Sport suspension	Standard
Front side-thorax airbags	Standard
Body-color exterior door handles	Standard
Heated front sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar -inc: easy-entry system	Standard
Rear window wiper	Standard
Buckle switch	Standard
Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection	Standard
Emergency trunk release	Standard
18" alloy wheels	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Collapsible steering column	Standard
Black heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals, blinker control stalk w/lane-change feature	Standard
4MOTION all-wheel drive	Standard
Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/black calipers	Standard
Front/rear carpeted floor mats	Standard
(2) aux pwr outlets	Standard
PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT	Standard
225/40R18 all-season tires	Standard
Brushed aluminum footrest & pedal covers	Standard

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