2016 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
- 4dr HB Man
- $35,650
- 4dr HB DSG
- $36,750
- 4dr HB Man w/DCC/Nav
- $37,895
- 4dr HB DSG w/DCC/Nav
- $38,995
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Onyx
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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292 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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280 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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292 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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57 in
Height, Overall
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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94 ft³
Passenger Volume
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168 in
Length, Overall
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5
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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56 in
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Liftover Height
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61 in
Track Width, Front
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104 in
Wheelbase
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53 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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38 in
Second Head Room
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60 in
Track Width, Rear
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71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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3,362 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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