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2015 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

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2015 Volkswagen Golf R

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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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