2012 Volkswagen Golf R Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:

4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:

Automatic

Airbags

Head airbags:

Curtain 1st and 2nd row

Passenger Airbag:

Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:

6-disc

MP3 player:

Yes

Radio:

AM/FM/Satellite

Satellite Radio:

SiriusXM

Brakes

Front brakes:

Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:

Cruise control

Power steering:

Speed-proportional electric power steering

Steering wheel:

Tilt and telescopic

Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.3 "

Front Leg Room:

41.2 "

Overall height:

57.5 "

Overall Length:

165.8 "

Overall Width:

70.3 "

Rear Head Room:

38.5 "

Rear Leg Room:

35.5 "

Wheelbase:

101.5 "

Driver Seat

Heated:

Multi-level heating

Drivetrain

4WD Type:

Full-time

Engine

Compression Ratio:

9.80 : 1

Displacement:

121 cu.in.

Horse Power:

256 hp

Keyless Ignition:

Doors and ignition

Size:

2.0 L

Vehicle Emissions:

ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:

I-4

Drive type:

4MOTION all-wheel drive

Engine liters:

2.0

Fuel tank capacity:

14.5gal.

Horsepower:

256hp @ 6,000RPM

Number of valves:

16

Recommended fuel:

premium unleaded

Torque:

243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM

Transmission:

6 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:

19 mpg

Highway:

27 mpg

Instrumentation

Compass:

Compass

External temp:

External temperature display

Tachometer:

Tachometer

Trip computer:

Trip computer

Lights

Adaptive headlights:

Adaptive headlights

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:

Power remote

Roof

Sunroof:

Express open/close glass

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:

Stability control

Traction control:

Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:

5

Upholstery:

Leather

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:

Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:

Strut

Rear Suspension Type:

Multi-link

Tires

Diameter:

18.0"

Prefix:

P

Profile:

40

Speed Rating:

H

Tire Pressure Monitoring System:

Tire specific

Type:

Performance AS

Width:

225 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:

6

Warranty

roadside months:

36 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:

3,325 lbs.

Max cargo capacity:

46 cu.ft.

Payload:

1,221 lbs.

Wheels

Diameter:

18

Rim Type:

Silver aluminum

Width:

7.5

Windows

Power windows:

Power windows

Rear defogger:

Rear defogger

Body Exterior

Bumpers

: body-color

Heated door mirrors

Number of doors

: 2

Power door mirrors

Rear cargo

: liftgate

Spoiler

Turn signal indicator mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down

1-touch up

Air conditioning

Automatic temperature control

Driver door bin

Driver vanity mirror

Front beverage holders

Front dual zone A/C

Illuminated entry

Overhead console

Passenger door bin

Passenger vanity mirror

Power windows

Rear beverage holders

Remote keyless entry

Speed control

Telescoping steering wheel

Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors

: 1

AM/FM radio

CD player

Diversity antenna

MP3 decoder

Speakers

: 8

Steering wheel mounted audio controls

Wireless phone connectivity

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass

Front fog lights

Front reading lights

High intensity discharge headlights

Low tire pressure warning

Outside temperature display

Rear reading lights

Rear window defroster

Rear window wiper

Tachometer

Trip computer

Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Compressor

: intercooled turbo

Cylinder configuration

: I-4

Drive type

: 4MOTION all-wheel drive

Engine liters

: 2.0

Engine location

: front

Fuel economy city

: 19mpg

Fuel economy highway

: 27mpg

Fuel tank capacity

: 14.5gal.

Horsepower

: 256hp @ 6,000RPM

Number of valves

: 16

Recommended fuel

: premium unleaded

Torque

: 243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM

Transmission

: 6 speed manual

Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes

ABS brakes

Anti-whiplash front head restraints

Brake assist

Dual front impact airbags

Dual front side impact airbags

Electronic stability

Ignition disable

Occupant sensing airbag

Overhead airbag

Panic alarm

Security system

Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest

Front seats

: bucket

Heated front seats

Leather shift knob

Leather steering wheel

Leather upholstery

Max seating capacity

: 5

Rear seat center armrest

Rear seats

: bench

Split folding rear seat

Sport steering wheel

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio

: 9.80 to 1

Engine bore x stroke

: 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65")

Engine displacement

: 2.0 L

Engine horsepower

: 256hp @ 6,000RPM

Engine torque

: 243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM

Exterior body width

: 1,786mm (70.3")

Exterior height

: 1,461mm (57.5")

Exterior length

: 4,211mm (165.8")

Front headroom

: 998mm (39.3")

Front legroom

: 1,046mm (41.2")

Front shoulder room

: 1,389mm (54.7")

Interior cargo volume

: 433 L (15 cu.ft.)

Interior maximum cargo volume

: 1,303 L (46 cu.ft.)

Passenger volume

: 2,648L (93.5 cu.ft.)

Payload

: 554kg (1,221lbs)

Rear headroom

: 978mm (38.5")

Rear legroom

: 902mm (35.5")

Rear shoulder room

: 1,361mm (53.6")

Turning radius

: 5.5m (17.9')

Wheelbase

: 2,578mm (101.5")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels

Four wheel independent suspension

Front anti-roll bar

Front tires

: 225/40HR18.0

Power steering

Rear anti-roll bar

Rear tires

: 225/40HR18.0

Speed-sensing steering

Sport suspension

Tires

: performance

Wheel size

: 18"

Warranty

Basic warranty

: 36 months/36,000miles

Corrosion perforation warranty

: 144 months/ unlimited distance

Maintenance warranty

: 36 months/36,000miles

Powertrain warranty

: 60 months/60,000miles

Roadside assistance coverage

: 36 months/36,000miles

Convenience Features

Power moonroof

Optional