2015 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors
4dr Car
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Specifications
EPA Classification | Compact Cars |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
Front Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 X 7.5 in |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 480 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 292 @ 5400 |
Displacement | 2.0 L/121 |
Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 280 @ 1800 |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 26 MPG |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 435.00 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | 333.50 mi |
Trans Type | 6 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.83 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.77 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.92 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | N/A |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
Trans Description Cont. | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.04 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.26 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.31 |
Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link |
Suspension Type - Front | Strut |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Strut |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | N/A |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.4 in |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.2 in |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Front Tire Size | P225/40HR18 |
Spare Tire Size | N/A |
Rear Tire Size | P225/40HR18 |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 3340 lbs |
Height, Overall | 56.5 in |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 52.7 ft³ |
Passenger Volume | 93.5 ft³ |
Second Hip Room | N/A in |
Length, Overall | 168.4 in |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.8 in |
Front Head Room | 38.4 in |
Second Shoulder Room | 53.9 in |
Track Width, Front | 60.7 in |
Front Hip Room | N/A in |
Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
Second Head Room | 38.1 in |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Track Width, Rear | 59.7 in |
Second Leg Room | 35.6 in |
Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 22.8 ft³ |
Min Ground Clearance | 4.8 in |
Streaming Audio | Standard |
Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna | Standard |
Radio: 5.8" Touchscreen AM/FM/HD Audio w/CD/MP3 -inc: Bluetooth connectivity w/mic and voice control, limited subscription SiriusXM satellite radio, 8 speakers and Media Device Interface (MDI) | Standard |
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity | Standard |
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Glove Box Mounted Single Remote CD, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control | Standard |
Audio Theft Deterrent | Standard |
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim | Standard |
Body-Colored Rear Bumper | Standard |
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels | Standard |
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster | Standard |
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets | Standard |
Light Tinted Glass | Standard |
Auto On/Off Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps w/Washer | Standard |
Body-Colored Front Bumper | Standard |
Tires: P225/40R18 Summer Performance | Standard |
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks | Standard |
Body-Colored Door Handles | Standard |
Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
Metal-Look Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator | Standard |
Lip Spoiler | Standard |
Wheels: 18" Cadiz Alloy | Standard |
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access | Standard |
Black Grille | Standard |
Passenger Seat | Standard |
Immobilizer III Immobilizer | Standard |
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material | Standard |
Redundant Digital Speedometer | Standard |
Leatherette Door Trim Insert | Standard |
Power Rear Windows | Standard |
Cargo Space Lights | Standard |
2 Seatback Storage Pockets | Standard |
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access | Standard |
Full Cloth Headliner | Standard |
Sport Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel | Standard |
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column | Standard |
Perimeter Alarm | Standard |
Driver Foot Rest | Standard |
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage | Standard |
2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start | Standard |
Analog Appearance | Standard |
Air Filtration | Standard |
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down | Standard |
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type | Standard |
VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access | Standard |
Front Cupholder | Standard |
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer | Standard |
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints | Standard |
Front And Rear Map Lights | Standard |
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination | Standard |
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning | Standard |
Rear Cupholder | Standard |
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button | Standard |
Cargo Area Concealed Storage | Standard |
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts | Standard |
Illuminated Locking Glove Box | Standard |
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature | Standard |
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls | Standard |
Rigid Cargo Cover | Standard |
Leather Seating Surfaces | Standard |
Driver Seat | Standard |
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets | Standard |
Carpet Floor Trim | Standard |
Outside Temp Gauge | Standard |
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats | Standard |
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat | Standard |
Driver Information Center | Standard |
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit | Standard |
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material | Standard |
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins | Standard |
Trip Computer | Standard |
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents | Standard |
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Standard |
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting | Standard |
Compass | Standard |
Valet Function | Standard |
Heated Top Sport Front Seats -inc: 12-way power driver seat w/power lumbar support, manually adjustable front passenger seat w/power recline and manual lumbar support | Standard |
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
Sport Tuned Suspension | Standard |
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher | Standard |
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs | Standard |
60-Amp/Hr 480CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection | Standard |
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers | Standard |
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Tiptronic Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler | Standard |
Full-Time All-Wheel | Standard |
140 Amp Alternator | Standard |
Engine Oil Cooler | Standard |
14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank | Standard |
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering | Standard |
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential | Standard |
4.77 Axle Ratio | Standard |
Transmission: 6-Speed DSG Automatic | Standard |
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake | Standard |
Engine: 2.0L TSI Turbocharged | Standard |
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars | Standard |
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners | Standard |
ABS And Driveline Traction Control | Standard |
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | Standard |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard |
Rear Child Safety Locks | Standard |
Side Impact Beams | Standard |
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos | Standard |
Airbag Occupancy Sensor | Standard |
Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags | Standard |
Back-Up Camera | Standard |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags | Standard |
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags | Standard |
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