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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.
Body styleNot specified
Production2017 – 2021
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power310 hp
0–100 km/h4.6 – 5.1 s
Top speed249 km/h
Fuel economy7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.











