2018 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
2.0T Manual w/DCC/Nav
$39,785
2.0T DSG w/DCC/Nav
$40,885
$40,885
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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    $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
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
292 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (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
292 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/121
Displacement
7-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
22 City / 29 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

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

Safety

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

Steering

36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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

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

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,373 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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