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Used 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Features & Specs

Overview

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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Engine Typegasgas
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed automated manual
Drive Trainall wheel driveall wheel drive
Cylindersinline 4inline 4
Combined MPG2525
Total Seating55
Basic Warranty3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

Drive Train

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Drive typeall wheel driveall wheel drive
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed automated manual
Front and rear locking differentialyesyes

Fuel & MPG

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EPA mileage est. (cty/hwy)22/31 mpg23/30 mpg
Range in miles (cty/hwy)319.0/449.5 mi.333.5/435.0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Combined MPG2525
Fuel typepremium unleaded (recommended)premium unleaded (recommended)

Engine

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Torque280 ft-lbs. @ 1800 rpm280 ft-lbs. @ 1800 rpm
Base engine size2.0 L2.0 L
Horsepower292 hp @ 5400 rpm292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Turning circle35.8 ft.35.8 ft.
Valves1616
Base engine typegasgas
Valve timingVariableVariable
direct injection yesyes
Cam typeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Cylindersinline 4inline 4

Safety

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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post-collision safety system yesyes
dusk sensing headlampsyesyes
adaptive headlights yesyes
Turn signal mirrorsyesyes
Rear height adjustable headrests yesyes
Rear door child safety locks yesyes
child seat anchors yesyes
3 rear headrestsyesyes
tire pressure monitoring yesyes
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation yesyes
Rear center 3-point belt yesyes
dual front side-mounted airbagsyesyes
high pressure washers headlampsyesyes
stability control yesyes
4-wheel ABSyesyes
remote anti-theft alarm system yesyes
traction control yesyes
daytime running lights yesyes
front and rear head airbagsyesyes
Front and rear ventilated disc brakesyesyes
engine immobilizer yesyes
self-leveling headlightsyesyes
xenon high intensity discharge headlampyesyes
2 front headrestsyesyes

In-Car Entertainment

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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satellite radio satellite radioyesyes
auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control yesyes
3 Months of provided satellite radio serviceyesyes
8 total speakersyesyes
AM/FM stereoyesyes

Comfort & Convenience

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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Audio and cruise controls on steering wheelyesno
front door pocketsyesyes
front and rear cupholdersyesyes
Climate controlyesyes
front seatback storage yesyes
rear view camera yesyes
cooled storage compartment yesyes
Dual illuminating vanity mirrorsyesyes
electrochromatic inside rearview mirroryesyes
leather steering wheelyesyes
keyless ignition yesyes
overhead console with storage yesyes
turn signal in mirrors yesyes
interior air filtration yesyes
cruise control yesyes
electric power steering yesyes
tilt and telescopic steering wheelyesyes
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheelnoyes

Power Feature

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hands-free entry yesyes
2 one-touch power windowsyesyes
Heated mirrorsyesyes

Interior Options

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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First Aid Kityesyes
Golf Carpeted Matsyesyes
Roadside Assistance Kityesyes
Luggage Netyesyes

Instrumentation

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compass yesyes
tachometer yesyes
external temperature display yesyes
clock yesyes
trip computer yesyes

Front Seats

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height adjustable driver seatyesyes
multi-level heating driver seatyesyes
sport front seatsyesyes
4 -way manual passenger seat adjustmentyesyes
height adjustable passenger seatyesyes
Front leg room41.2 in.41.2 in.
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support yesyes
8 -way power driver seatyesyes
leather yesyes
Front head room38.4 in.38.4 in.
Passenger seat with manual adjustable lumbar support yesyes
2 -way power passenger seatyesyes
Front shoulder room55.9 in.55.9 in.
multi-level heating passenger seatyesyes

Rear Seats

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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Split-folding rear seatbackyesyes
Rear head room38.1 in.38.1 in.
Rear leg room35.6 in.35.6 in.
Rear shoulder room53.9 in.53.9 in.
folding with pass-thru center armrestyesyes

Measurements

Starting MSRP: $35,650
Starting MSRP: $36,750
Maximum cargo capacity52.7 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
Length168.4 in.168.4 in.
Curb weight3283 lbs.3340 lbs.
Gross weight4321 lbs.4387 lbs.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place22.8 cu.ft.22.8 cu.ft.
Ground clearance4.8 in.4.8 in.
Height56.5 in.56.5 in.
EPA interior volume116.3 cu.ft.116.3 cu.ft.
Maximum payload970 lbs.979 lbs.
Wheel base103.5 in.103.5 in.
Width70.8 in.70.8 in.

Colors

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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Exterior Colors
  • Lapiz Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Limestone Grey Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Oryx White Pearl
  • Lapiz Blue Metallic
  • Tornado Red
  • Limestone Grey Metallic
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Oryx White Pearl
Interior Colors
  • Black, leather
  • Black, leather

Tires & Wheels

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225/40R H tiresyesyes
alloy wheelsyesyes
18 x 7.5 in. wheelsyesyes
Performance tiresyesyes

Suspension

Starting MSRP: $35,650
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Front and rear stabilizer baryesyes
four-wheel independent suspensionyesyes

Warranty

Starting MSRP: $35,650
Starting MSRP: $36,750
Basic3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.
Drivetrain5 yr./ 60000 mi.5 yr./ 60000 mi.
Roadside3 yr./ 36000 mi.3 yr./ 36000 mi.

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