2023 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors

4dr Car

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MSRP
2.0T Manual
$44,740
2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition Manual
$45,390
2.0T DSG
$45,540
2.0T 20th Anniversary Edition DSG
$46,190
$44,740
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2023 Volkswagen Golf R

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite

Packages

  • $110

    Starting MSRP

    • First Aid Kit Basic first aid kit for addressing minor injuries
    • Roadside Assistance Kit
    • booster cables
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    $110

    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
    • blanket
    • poncho
    • bandages and more

  • $406

    Starting MSRP

    • Luggage Net
    • For securing items in the cargo area
    • Rubber Mats Kit
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    $406

    Starting MSRP

    • Luggage Net
    • For securing items in the cargo area
    • Rubber Mats Kit
    • Monster Mats (set of 4) and heavy duty trunk liner w/VW CarGo blocks

Specifications

Highlights

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
315 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

280 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
315 @ 5900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
2.0 L/121
Displacement
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
M/T
6-Speed M/T
Transmission Options
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

35 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
35 in
Second Leg Room
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
41 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
39 in
Front Head Room
N/A
Trunk Volume
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
169 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Liftover Height
61 in
Track Width, Front
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
46 in
Second Hip Room
5
Passenger Capacity
60 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Height, Overall
20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
104 in
Wheelbase
38 in
Second Head Room

Safety

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

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,404 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

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