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Volkswagen Golf R

2017 – 2021 Germany

The Volkswagen Golf R is a car built from 2017 to 2021. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 310 hp. The fastest version needs 4.6 s to reach 100 km/h. Every version has all-wheel drive. Compared with the previous generation (2013 – 2017), peak power rose from 200 to 310 hp, and minimum weight went up by 122 kg. It was also available as estate and convertible.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
2.0L TSI 4MOTION 6MT AWD (310 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 310 hp 5.1 s 249 6-speed manual
2.0L TSI 4MOTION 7AT AWD (310 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · All Wheel Drive
Gasoline 310 hp 4.6 s 249 7-speed automatic (DSG)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
228 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM310 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM306 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM
Torque
280 lb-ft @ 2000-5400 RPM380 Nm @ 2000-5400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

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 manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.2 in (1,534/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
103.4 in (2626 mm)
Ground Clearance
5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.1 cuFT (343 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3269 lbs (1483 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4321 lbs (1960 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1984 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
228 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM310 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM306 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 2000-5400 RPM400 Nm @ 2000-5400 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Direct Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

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

Transmission

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

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/40 R18

Dimensions

Length
167.8 in (4262 mm)
Width
70.5 in (1791 mm)
Height
57.7 in (1466 mm)
Front/rear Track
60.4/59.2 in (1,534/1,504 mm)
Wheelbase
103.4 in (2626 mm)
Ground Clearance
5 in (127 mm)
Cargo Volume
12.1 cuFT (343 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight
3318 lbs (1505 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4387 lbs (1990 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km)
Highway
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
Length4,262 mm
Width1,791 mm
Height1,466 mm
Wheelbase2,626 mm
Curb weight1,483 – 1,505 kg
Torque380 – 400 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.