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Volkswagen Golf R Variant

2015 – 2017 Variant · Estate / wagon Germany
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Volkswagen built the Golf R Variant for only a short time, between 2015 and 2017. Only one version was offered: the 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 6AT AWD, good for 300 hp. It reaches 100 km/h in 5.1 s. It has all-wheel drive. It was also available as a convertible.

Volkswagen Golf R Variant 2 / 3
Body styleVariant · Estate / wagon
Production2015 – 2017
Variants1
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power300 hp
0–100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed249 km/h
Fuel economy7.0 L/100 km

All Wheel Drive

Other body styles

Golf R 2013 – 2017
Convertible 2013 – 2017

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L TSI 4MOTION 6AT AWD (300 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 300 hp 5.1 s 249 6-speed automatic (DSG)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
221 KW @ 5500-6200 RPM300 HP @ 5500-6200 RPM296 BHP @ 5500-6200 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 1800-5500 RPM380 Nm @ 1800-5500 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
5.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
All Wheel Drive
Gearbox
6-speed automatic (DSG)

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
180.9 in (4595 mm)
Width
70.8 in (1798 mm)
Height
57.8 in (1468 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.6/59.8 in (1,539/1,519 mm)
Wheelbase
103.5 in (2629 mm)
Ground Clearance
5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume
21.4 cuFT (606 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.27

Weight

Unladen Weight
3470 lbs (1574 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4586 lbs (2080 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km
Length4,595 mm
Width1,798 mm
Height1,468 mm
Wheelbase2,629 mm
Curb weight1,574 kg
Torque380 Nm

Ranges across all 1 variants of this generation.