Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
The Volkswagen Golf GTI was the inventor of the hot hatch segment, even though the original GTI only had 115 hp. Fast-forward to 2017 and we find the Golf R, a true contender in the hot hatch category. While the first ever Golf R had a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter V6 engine, the 2017 R has a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit with almost 300 hp under the hood. It is mated either with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG (dual-clutch).
From the outside, only the front bumper and the twin-dual exhaust will tell the difference compared to a regular model with options on it. The 19” wheels are standard for the R. Other Golfs with R-Design package don't have the same light-alloy-wheels. Differences continue on the inside, where nicely bolstered bucket seats are holding the front occupants while cornering.
The leather and fabric combination seats are nice to view as well, and the R-logo embodied on the seatback is visible. The dashboard has a TFT screen borrowed from Audi's Virtual Cockpit and it is customizable. The speedometer and tachometer are accompanied by other various information, including the sat-nav system squeezed in the middle on the screen.
On the center console, there is another big screen, this time with gesture controls so the owner won't have to clean fingerprints every day. It has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
But what makes the Golf R more special is the mechanical layout. The 300 hp and the all-wheel-drive system makes it a competitor for rally-inspired cars, such as the Subaru STI or the Ford Focus RS.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 6MT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM 310 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 280 lb-ft @ 2000-5400 RPM 380 Nm @ 2000-5400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3269 lbs (1483 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4321 lbs (1960 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 SPECS - 2.0L TSI 4MOTION 7AT (310 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1984 cm3 |
Power: | 228 KW @ 5500-6500 RPM 310 HP @ 5500-6500 RPM 306 BHP @ 5500-6500 RPM |
Torque: | 295 lb-ft @ 2000-5400 RPM 400 Nm @ 2000-5400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14.5 gallons (54.9 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed automatic (DSG) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/40 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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 SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3318 lbs (1505 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4387 lbs (1990 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |