Golf R 4-Door

CompareThis Golf R has 256 horsepower, four doors to get in, and one leather-surfaced driver’s seat to fight over.

ENGINE
Type		2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, turbocharged/intercooled, TSI®
Bore		3.25 in
Stroke		3.65 in
Displacement		121 cu. in.
Compression Ratio		9.8:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm		256 @ 6,000
Maximum torque, lbs - ft @ rpm		243 @ 2,400
Fuel Requirement		Premium unleaded recommended

ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement		Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder Block		Cast iron
Crank Shaft		Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head		Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valve Train		Double overhead camshaft, belt driven, four valves per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, variable intake timing

DRIVETRAIN
Drive train		4Motion® permanent all-wheel-drive system with Haldex® center differential
1st Gear		3.36
2nd Gear		2.09
3rd Gear		1.47
4th Gear		1.09
5th Gear		1.10
6th Gear		0.91
Reverse		3.99
Final I		4.24
Final II		3.27

CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank		14.5 gal

STEERING
Type		Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Turns (lock to lock)		3.01
Turning Circle (curb to curb)		35.8 ft
Ratio		15.6:1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class		Compact
Seating Capacity		Five
Passenger Volume		92.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume		14.6 cu. ft.
Front Volume		51.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room		39.3 in
Front Shoulder Room		54.7 in
Front Leg Room		41.2 in
Rear Volume		41.7 cu. ft.
Rear Head Room		38.5 in
Rear Shoulder Room		52.8 in
Rear Leg Room		35.5 in

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type		Unitary construction
Body Material		Steel stampings
Front Suspension		Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension		Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Service Brakes		Power assisted, dual circuit, 13.6 x 1.2-in vented front discs and 12.2 x 0.9-in vented rear discs
Anti Lock Braking System		Standard, all four wheels, three-channel with electronic brake pressure distribution
Parking Brake		Mechanical
Wheel Options		7.5 J X 18'' aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires		225/40 R18 92H all-season tires

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase		101.5 in
Front Track		60.4 in
Rear Track		59.6 in
Length		165.8 in
Width		70.3 in
Height		57.5 in
Ground Clearance		5.0 in

WEIGHTS
Curb Weight		3,325 lbs
GVWR		4,542 lbs
Payload		1,118 lbs

FUEL CONSUMPTION**
City mpg		19
Highway mpg		27

PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph		5.6 seconds

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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 4-Door

6-speed manual transmission