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Used 2019 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is the hot-rod edition of the Golf and GTI hatchbacks. The four-door Golf R seats five and comes with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (288 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque). Power is sent to all four wheels through either a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (called DSG).

Standard features include 19-inch wheels with performance tires, an adaptive suspension, adaptive LED headlights, heated mirrors, a rear spoiler, keyless entry, push-button ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and heated front seats. On the tech front, the R comes with VW Car-Net communications, Bluetooth, a navigation system, a digital gauge cluster, an 8-inch touchscreen, a rearview camera, and an eight-speaker Fender audio system with a CD player and satellite radio.

Advanced safety and driver aids include front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning and mitigation, pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a lane departure warning system, automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control.

Which Golf R trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's only one Golf R trim level, so it really comes down to choosing one of a few dozen colors and whether you want the manual or dual-clutch automatic transmission. The automatic is more sensible, but the manual promises so much more fun.

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Golf R 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
Not available
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
288 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/35R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 29 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
305 / 421 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
35.8 ft.
Curb weight
3,300 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.8 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.8 in.
Height
56.5 in.
Length
168.4 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
22.8 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
52.7 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.6 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Interior
Titan Black, leather
Exterior
Irish Green
Violet Touch Pearl
91 Blue
Dark Burgundy Pearl
Futura Yellow Metallic
Mars Red
Squirrel Gray
Magma Orange
Jazz Blue Pearl
Dust Gray
Racing Green
Moss Green Metallic
Ice Blue
Curry Yellow
Viper Green Metallic
Cliff Green
Traffic Purple
Azure Blue Pearl
Mocha Anthracite Metallic
Oxide Red
Hot Chili Pearl Metallic
Inky Blue Pearl
Raspberry Red
Sarantos Turqouise
Nogaro Blue Pearl
Copper Orange Metallic
Ginster Yellow
TNT Orange
Mystic Blue Pearl
Slate Gray
Techno Blue Pearl
Dark Violet Pearl
Star Blue Metallic
Reseda Green
Deep Blue Pearl
Graphite Metallic
Tornado Red
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Indium Gray Metallic
Oryx White Pearl
Anthracite Metallic
Prussian Blue Metallic
Caribbean Green
Bordeaux Red Pearl