2023 Volkswagen Golf R specs & colors
4dr Car
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
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
See more detail $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
See more detail $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
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
|
14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
|
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
|
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
|
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
|
Electrical
480
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
|
140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
|
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
|
280 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
|
2.0 L/121
Displacement
|
315 @ 5900
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
|
M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
|
20 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
|
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
|
Entertainment
Standard
Bluetooth®
|
Measurements
5
Passenger Capacity
|
60 in
Track Width, Rear
|
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
|
35 in
Second Leg Room
|
53 in
Front Hip Room
|
39 in
Front Head Room
|
61 in
Track Width, Front
|
35 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
|
41 in
Front Leg Room
|
58 in
Height, Overall
|
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
|
169 in
Length, Overall
|
N/A
Trunk Volume
|
N/A
Liftover Height
|
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
|
38 in
Second Head Room
|
20 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
|
104 in
Wheelbase
|
70 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
|
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
|
46 in
Second Hip Room
|
Safety
Standard
Stability Control
|
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
|
Standard
Backup Camera
|
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
|
Steering
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
|
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
|
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
|
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
|
39 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
|
Suspension
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
|
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
|
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
|
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
|
Tires & Wheels
19 X 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
|
19 X 8 in
Front Wheel Size
|
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
|
P235/35YR19
Rear Tire Size
|
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
|
N/A
Spare Tire Size
|
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
|
P235/35YR19
Front Tire Size
|
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
|
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
|
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
3,404 lbs
Base Curb Weight
|
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