Used 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Base - Specs & Features
Starting MSRP
$36,090
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive Type | All wheel drive |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Total Seating | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Fuel & MPG | |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| EPA city/highway MPG | 19/27 MPG |
| EPA combined MPG | 22 MPG |
| Range in miles (city/hwy) | 275.5/391.5 mi. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 gal. |
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 256 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft @ 2,400 rpm |
| Valves | 16 |
| Cam type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Valve timing | Variable |
| Direct injection | Standard |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drive type | All wheel drive |
| Mechanical center differential | Standard |
| Center limited slip differential | Standard |
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Four-wheel independent suspension | Standard |
| MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Front and rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension | Standard |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 165.8 in. |
| Overall width without mirrors | 70.0 in. |
| Height | 57.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in. |
| Front track | 60.4 in. |
| Rear track | 59.7 in. |
| EPA interior volume | 108.3 cu.ft. |
| Cargo capacity, all seats in place | 14.6 cu.ft. |
| Manufacturer 0-60 mph acceleration time | 5.6 seconds |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in. |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.34 Cd. |
| Country of final assembly | Germany |
| Colors | |
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| Exterior Colors |
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| Interior Colors |
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| Front Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Front head room | 39.3 in. |
| Front leg room | 41.2 in. |
| Front shoulder room | 54.7 in. |
| Leather | Standard |
| Sport front seats | Standard |
| 2-way power driver seat | Standard |
| 4-way manual driver seat adjustments | Standard |
| Height adjustable driver seat | Standard |
| Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| 2-way power passenger seat | Standard |
| 4-way manual passenger seat adjustment | Standard |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | Standard |
| Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support | Standard |
| Multi-level heated driver seat | Standard |
| Multi-level heated passenger seat | Standard |
| Rear Seat Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Rear head room | 38.5 in. |
| Rear leg room | 35.5 in. |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.8 in. |
| Split-folding rear seatback | Standard |
| Folding with storage and pass-thru center armrest | Standard |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Post-collision safety system | Standard |
| Dual front side-mounted airbags | Standard |
| Front and rear head airbags | Standard |
| Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Child seat anchors | Standard |
| Rear door child safety locks | Standard |
| 4-wheel ABS | Standard |
| Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes | Standard |
| Emergency braking assist | Standard |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp | Standard |
| Adaptive headlights | Standard |
| Self-leveling headlights | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| High pressure washers headlamps | Standard |
| Turn signal mirrors | Standard |
| 2 front headrests | Standard |
| Front multi-adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system | Standard |
| 3 rear headrests | Standard |
| Rear height adjustable headrests | Standard |
| Rear center 3-point belt | Standard |
| Front seatbelt pretensioners | Standard |
| Emergency interior trunk release | Standard |
| Remote anti-theft alarm system | Standard |
| Engine immobilizer | Standard |
| In-Car Entertainment | |
|---|---|
| AM/FM stereo | Standard |
| Dynaudio premium brand speakers | Standard |
| 300 watts stereo output | Standard |
| 8 total speakers | Standard |
| Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control | Standard |
| Memory card slot | Standard |
| Satellite radio satellite radio | Standard |
| 3 months of provided satellite radio service | Standard |
| Diversity antenna | Standard |
| Power Feature | |
|---|---|
| 2 one-touch power windows | Standard |
| 1st row power glass moonroof | Standard |
| Remote keyless power door locks | Standard |
| Power mirrors | Standard |
| Heated mirrors | Standard |
| Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Keyless ignition | Standard |
| Tilt and telescopic steering wheel | Standard |
| Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel | Standard |
| Electric speed-proportional power steering | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Front and rear cupholders | Standard |
| Front door pockets | Standard |
| Overhead console with storage | Standard |
| Front seatback storage | Standard |
| 12V cargo area power outlet(s) | Standard |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Dual zone front climate control | Standard |
| Rear ventilation ducts | Standard |
| Interior air filtration | Standard |
| Dual vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Turn signal in mirrors | Standard |
| Rear floor mats | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Leather trim on shift knob | Standard |
| Front reading lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation | |
|---|---|
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Compass | Standard |
| External temperature display | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Clock | Standard |
| Low fuel level warning | Standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| 18 x 7.5 in. wheels | Standard |
| All season tires | Standard |
| 225/40R H tires | Standard |
| Steel spare wheel | Standard |
| Temporary spare tire | Standard |
| Inside mounted spare tire | Standard |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. |
| Rust | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Roadside assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Free maintenance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. |
| Interior Options | |
|---|---|
| First Aid Kit | +$35 |
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