The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is available as a 4-door, 5-seat hatchback. Starting at $35,655, the 2017 Volkswagen Golf R (M6) is powered by a 2.0L , 4 -cylinder engine mated to a manual transmission that returns an EPA estimated 22-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2017VolkswagenGolf Rw/DCC & Navigation (DSG) , priced at $ 40,475 , is powered by a 2.0L , 4 - cylinder engine that returns an EPA estimated 23-mpg in the city and 30-mpg on the highway.