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2017 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

MSRP
4-Door Manual
$35,655
4-Door DSG
$36,755
4-Door Manual w/DCC/Nav
$39,375
4-Door DSG w/DCC/Nav
$40,475
$35,655
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2017 Volkswagen Golf R

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Onyx

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
292 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

2.0 L/121
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
280 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
292 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
22 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

56 in
Front Shoulder Room
61 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Rear
5
Passenger Capacity
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
36 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Second Hip Room
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
53 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
23 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
168 in
Length, Overall
38 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
38 in
Front Head Room
104 in
Wheelbase
94 ft³
Passenger Volume

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
P225/40YR18
Rear Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
P225/40YR18
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size

Weight & Capacity

3,283 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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