2013 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr HB
- $34,195
- 4dr HB
- $34,795
- 2dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi
- $35,915
- 4dr HB w/Sunroof & Navi
- $36,515
Key specs
-
2-door -
5 seats -
256.0-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
22 combined MPG -
165.8" length, 57.5" height -
All Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Rising Blue Metallic
Interior
Charcoal black
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
- Engine Type
-
Turbocharged Gas I4
- MPG
-
19 City / 27 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
256 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
5
Brakes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
13.6 x 1.2 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
12.2 x 0.9 in
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake Type
-
Pwr
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Not Available
Electrical
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
140
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
N/A
Engine
- Displacement
-
2.0L/121
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
243 @ 2400 - 5200
- Engine Type
-
Turbocharged Gas I4
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
256 @ 6000
- Transmission Options
-
M/T
6-Speed M/T
- MPG
-
19 City / 27 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
9.1 qts
Entertainment
- Bluetooth®
-
Standard
Measurements
- Wheelbase
-
102 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
5 in
- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
-
15 ft³
- Height, Overall
-
58 in
- Second Leg Room
-
36 in
- Front Shoulder Room
-
55 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
54 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Passenger Volume
-
94 ft³
- Passenger Capacity
-
5
- Second Hip Room
-
N/A
- Track Width, Rear
-
60 in
- Front Hip Room
-
N/A
- Track Width, Front
-
60 in
- Length, Overall
-
166 in
- Trunk Volume
-
N/A
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
70 in
- Front Head Room
-
51 in
- Second Head Room
-
42 in
- Front Leg Room
-
41 in
- Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
-
N/A
Safety
- Brake Assist
-
Standard
Steering
- Steering Type
-
Pwr Rack & Pinion
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
3
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
16
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
36 ft
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front
-
MacPherson Strut
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Spare Tire Size
-
Compact
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Size
-
18 x 7.5 in
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Front Wheel Size
-
18 x 7.5 in
- Rear Tire Size
-
225/40R18
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Compact in
- Front Tire Size
-
225/40R18
Weight & Capacity
- Base Curb Weight
-
3,325 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Not Available lbs
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
15 gal
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
- 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
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