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2018 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

MSRP
2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav
$39,785
2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav
$40,885
$39,785
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 Volkswagen Golf R

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Red

Packages

  • $99

    Starting MSRP

    • First Aid Kit
    • Basic first aid kit for addressing minor injuries
    • Roadside Assistance Kit
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    • First Aid Kit
    • Basic first aid kit for addressing minor injuries
    • Roadside Assistance Kit
    • booster cables
    • warning triangle
    • LED flashlight
    • multi-tool
    • work gloves
    • PVC tape
    • blanket
    • poncho
    • whistle
    • cable ties and bandages

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
292 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

280 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.0 L/121
Displacement
292 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
P235/35YR19
Front Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
P235/35YR19
Rear Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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