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2017 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

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2017 Volkswagen Golf R

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EPA Classification Compact Cars
Front Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material N/A
Spare Wheel Size N/A in
Rear Wheel Size 18 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 480
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 292 @ 5400
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 280 @ 1800
Displacement 2.0 L/121
Cruising Range - City 319.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA MPG Equivalent - City N/A
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy N/A
Cruising Range - Hwy 449.50 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 22 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 25 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 31 MPG
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.76
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.08
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.91
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.24
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.46
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.08
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Trans Type 6
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.55
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.09
Suspension Type - Front Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Strut
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.4 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 12.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 14.5 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 35.8 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Front Tire Size P225/40YR18
Spare Tire Size N/A
Rear Tire Size P225/40YR18
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Base Curb Weight 3283 lbs
Front Shoulder Room 55.9 in
Front Head Room 38.4 in
Track Width, Front 60.7 in
Trunk Volume N/A ft³
Track Width, Rear 59.7 in
Liftover Height N/A in
Passenger Capacity 5
Length, Overall 168.4 in
Second Shoulder Room 53.9 in
Second Head Room 38.1 in
Passenger Volume 93.5 ft³
Second Leg Room 35.6 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down 52.7 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.8 in
Height, Overall 56.5 in
Min Ground Clearance 4.8 in
Wheelbase 103.5 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Front Leg Room 41.2 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up 22.8 ft³
Front Hip Room N/A in
Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System Standard
Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna Standard
Radio: Composition Media w/6.5" Touchscreen -inc: AM/FM/HD radio and CD player w/USB input and aux-in, 8-speaker sound system, Bluetooth connectivity and SiriusXM satellite radio (limited-time trial subscription) Standard
1 LCD Monitor In The Front Standard
Audio Theft Deterrent Standard
Streaming Audio Standard
Perimeter/Approach Lights Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Tires: P225/40R18 Summer Performance Standard
Body-Colored Front Bumper Standard
Body-Colored Rear Bumper Standard
Light Tinted Glass Standard
Tire Mobility Kit Standard
Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster Standard
Black Grille Standard
Wheels: 18" Cadiz Alloy Standard
Auto On/Off Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Headlamps Standard
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents Standard
Lip Spoiler Standard
Body-Colored Door Handles Standard
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets Standard
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator Standard
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks Standard
Liftgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels Standard
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats Standard
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material Standard
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination Standard
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Trip Computer Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Perimeter Alarm Standard
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access Standard
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard
Compass Standard
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat Standard
Illuminated Glove Box Standard
Driver Seat Standard
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Immobilizer Standard
Air Filtration Standard
Valet Function Standard
Front And Rear Map Lights Standard
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column Standard
2 Seatback Storage Pockets Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Leatherette Door Trim Insert Standard
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel Standard
6-Way Passenger Seat Standard
Sport Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel Standard
Leather Seating Surfaces Standard
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Redundant Digital Speedometer Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer Standard
Driver Foot Rest Standard
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru Standard
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material Standard
Cargo Space Lights Standard
Outside Temp Gauge Standard
Power Rear Windows Standard
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Heated Top Sport Front Seats -inc: 12-way power driver seat w/power lumbar support, and power reclining manually adjustable front passenger seat w/manual lumbar support Standard
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Rigid Cargo Cover Standard
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type Standard
VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Carpet Floor Trim Standard
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
4.24 Axle Ratio Standard
60-Amp/Hr 480CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Sport Tuned Suspension Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual Standard
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering Standard
14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Engine: 2.0L TSI Turbocharged -inc: direct injection Standard
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher Standard
Full-Time All-Wheel Standard
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
140 Amp Alternator Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard
Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard

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