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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

292 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
2.0 L/121
Displacement
280 @ 1800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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

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

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

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

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