Golf R 2-Door

CompareWith a 256-hp engine and 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, it’s built to punch way above its weight class.

Exterior		Window diversity antenna Roof-mounted satellite radio antenna Crash-optimized front end Piano black painted mirrors Body color moldings, door handles, and bumpers Fully galvanized sheet metal Golf R body kit Dual center exhaust tips Dual tone horns Bi-Xenon high-intensity headlights with Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Headlight washer system Headlights-on warning tone (tone sounds when driver's door is open and ignition key is removed) Power-operated, heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals Rear spoiler above rear hatch Temporary-use spare tire Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 225/40 R18H 18" all-season tires Unique 18" alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks Rear window wiper and washer system Windshield wipers, variable intermittent Heated windshield washer nozzles Heat-insulating glass Black front grille Rear driver side R badge
Interior		Cruise control Golf R logo door sil protectors Front center armrest, adjustable Front and rear carpet floor mats Multi-function trip computer with compass, trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, and personalizing function Instrument cluster Brake pad wear indicator 2 radio-frequency remote transmitter key fobs with lock, unlock, rear trunk release, and panic button Two 12V power outlets; 1 in front, 1 in rear Interior front center dome light with time delay and two reading lights Automatic locking feature (doors lock when vehicle reaches 8 mph, unlock automatically upon airbag deployment) 1) Remote central power locking system Driver and passenger visor vanity mirrors, illuminated and with covers Mirror control pad with joystick control Premium VIII touchscreen sound system with HD Radio™, MP3- and WMA-compatible in-dash CD player and AM/FM radio 8 speakers Bluetooth® with audio streaming 2) AUX-in for portable audio players SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat anchor points Rear seat head restraints, height adjustable, all seating positions 3-point safety belts for all rear seating positions 6 Airbags¹ 1) Side Curtain Protection® head airbags, front and rear 1) Seatbelt reminder and fuel cap seal warning Buckle switch for airbag sensors Driver and passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system 1) Safety-belt emergency locking retractors for all seating positions Height-adjustable front seat belts Interlock feature (center rear safety belts cannot be extended unless seat back is in fully locked position) Optimized head restraints (driver and front passenger) Safety belt pretensioners with load limiters for driver and front passenger Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) 3) Easy entry system (front seats can be moved forward for easy access to rear seats) Heated Front Seats Top Sport seats with leather seating surfaces Lumbar support for driver and front passenger V-Tex leatherette door and side trim panel inserts 60/40-split folding rear seat with center armrest and pass-through Leather-wrapped, multi-function sport steering wheel, height adjustable, with telescopic steering column Blinker control stalk with lane-change feature (one tap on the lever creates a three-blink sequence) Steering wheel, deformable/collapsible upon impact Theft-deterrent steering column Cupholders, 2 front and 2 rear Front seatback storage pockets Front door storage pockets Front open storage compartment located in center console Roof console with integrated sunglasses holder Sun visors for driver and front passenger, with sliding feature Leather-wrapped shift knob and brake handle Metallic door, dash, and shift lever trim Footwell lighting Cargo area loading edge protection, plastic Rear cargo cover 2 tie-down hooks in trunk, one in each corner Grip on inside of hatch to assist in closing Luggage compartment light Climatronic dual-zone automatic climate control system Rear passenger heat and A/C vents in center console Power windows with pinch protection; front windows with automatic 1-touch feature, operable from driver's side only Integrated armrests in front door panels Media Device Interface (MDI) with iPod® cable Soft-opening glovebox, lockable, with adjustable cooling feature Brushed aluminum appearance footrest and pedal covers Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) Crash optimized pedal controls Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
Technical		Hard shell battery box protection Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Power-assisted front vented disc brakes with rear solid disc brakes Black painted brake calipers 2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 256 hp 243 lbs/ft of torque Anti-intrusion side door beams Electromechanical power steering with variable assistance and active return Rear fully independent four-link suspension with coil springs, telescopic shock absorbers and stabilizer bar Independent front MacPherson struts with stabilizer bar Sport suspension Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) Engine Braking Assist (EBA) Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) Cable shift mechanism (manual transmission only) Hydraulic clutch with clutch starter interlock (vehicle will not start if clutch is not depressed) 6-speed manual transmission
Warranty		12-year/unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation 4) 5-year/60,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Powertrain Limited Warranty 4) 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) New Vehicle Limited Warranty 4) 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) no-charge scheduled Carefree Maintenance™ Program 5) 3-year/36,000-mile (whichever occurs first) Roadside Assistance 6)

1) ¹Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all crash circumstances. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age.
2) ¹Requires compatible device.
3) ¹The Intelligent Crash Response System (ICRS) will only activate in a collision where the airbags deploy or safety belt pretensioners activate. Not all collisions cause airbags to deploy or safety belt pretensioners to activate.
4) ¹See dealer or warranty booklet for details.
5) The Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program covers the vehicle’s scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Coverage during the term of the new vehicle limited warranty at no additional charge. Some limitations apply. See dealer or vehicle maintenance program booklet for details.
6) Roadside Assistance provided by a third party.

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* All prices are in U.S. dollars. Specifications, equipment, options and prices are subject to change without notice. Some items may be unavailable when vehicle is built. MSRP excludes taxes, destination charges, optional equipment, registration and dealer charges. Emissions charges may vary by jurisdiction. Dealer sets actual price. The 2013 Jetta Hybrid model with a starting MSRP of $24,995 is available via dealer order only in very limited quantities and only at participating Volkswagen dealers.

✝ Based on manufacturers' published data comparing non-premium midsize sedans.

✝✝ 2013 Passat 2.0L TDI Clean Diesel, manual transmission: 31 city/43 highway mpg. Range based on 43 highway mpg EPA estimate and an 18.5-gallon tank. Your mileage will vary.

‡ Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). “Top Safety Pick+” based on moderate overlap frontal crash test, small overlap frontal crash test, side-impact crash test, rear-impact crash test, roof strength test. Test performed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. For details, visit www.iihs.org. See vw.com for more information on safety features."
** EPA estimates only. Your mileage will vary. 2013 Beetle Convertible TDI with automatic transmision mpg estimates are manufacturers estimates, EPA estimates not available at time of posting.

Golf R 2-Door

Crash-optimized front end

Crash-optimized front end