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Key specifications
- Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
- Engine Type
- 23 City / 30 Hwy
- MPG
- 292 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 2.0 L/121
- Displacement
- 280 @ 1800
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 292 @ 5400
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
- Engine Type
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- 15 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- 140
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- 480
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- Yes
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 13 in
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
Back as a 2015 redesign after skipping 2014
Four-door hatchback body style
Turbocharged four-cylinder engine
All-wheel drive standard
Adaptive suspension available
Engine
2.0 L/121 Displacement
280 @ 1800 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
292 @ 5400 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Engine Type
Suspension
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Weight & Capacity
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,340 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Safety
Standard Stability Control
Standard Backup Camera
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
140 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
480 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 10,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
Basic
Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Punchy, smooth-revving engine
Front sport seats
Adult-size backseat
Cargo space
Fender premium audio system's clarity
The bad
Drivetrain lag
Lack of steering feedback
5.8-inch touch-screen size, graphics quality
Noisy motorized backup camera
Hefty price premium over Golf GTI
Most recent
Golf r Uber fast got no soul!
Bought used golf R at 100k miles. Currently needs new struts dcc (3000), water pump 3rd time (2500), and walnut blasting (500). Maintenance is not cheap on these cars and they have known repeated issues(water pump). I have the DSG stage 1 car is wicked fast. Like embarrass a mustang 5.0 hang with and m5/m3, gap an sti or
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Jekyll and Hyde
Huge VW fan but I am also fair. By far its one of the best vehicles VW has created. I've owned an R32 and nothing beats a VR6 engine, however this little 4 banger is the real deal. With a push of a button you go from a daily commuter to an all out contender on the track. Someone please show me a better sounding 4 cylinder.
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
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