2013 Golf R
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Golf R 2-DoorGolf R 2-Door

2-Door
CompareWith a 256-hp engine and 4MOTION® all-wheel drive, it’s built to punch way above its weight class.
Exterior
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
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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2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 256 hp 243 lbs/ft of torque2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 256 hp 243 lbs/ft of torque
Golf R 2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 256 hp 243 lbs/ft of torque
2.0L TSI®, 16-valve, DOHC, in-line 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with intercooler; 256 hp 243 lbs/ft of torque

Step on the pedal and this hyper-tuned beast will launch from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.6 seconds. Its turbocharged engine is specially tuned and has 256 hp and 243 lbs/ft of torque, standard. That makes it the fastest production VW in the USA.