2018 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

4dr Car

Change trim
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

Showing the 2018 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav

Shop Now

Key specs

Color options

Interior
Red

Packages

  • $99

    Starting MSRP

    • First Aid Kit
    • Basic first aid kit for addressing minor injuries
    • Roadside Assistance Kit
    See more detail

    $99

    Starting MSRP

    • 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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Lane Departure Warning

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

Compare trims

2018 Volkswagen Golf R

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 Volkswagen Golf R trim comparison will help you decide.