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2011 Volkswagen Golf R
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2011
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A6 (Type 5K)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
Golf R (ME) DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
256 hp
Power (kW)
188 kW
Torque
330 Nm (243 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,212 mm
(165.8 in)
Width
1,786 mm
(70.3 in)
Height
1,461 mm
(57.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
(101.5 in)
Curb weight
1,541 kg
(3,397 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 - 5,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9.8 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
180,000 km
(111,847 mi)
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Spark Plug
30,000 km / 2 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Accessory Belt
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
60 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
345 mm
(13.6 in)
Width
30 mm
(1.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
310 mm
(12.2 in)
Width
23 mm
(0.9 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,048 mm
(80.6 in)
Width, open Doors
3,631 mm
(143.0 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,696 mm
(66.8 in)
Track, Front
1,533 mm
(60.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,515 mm
(59.6 in)
Approach Angle
10.7 °
Breakover Angle
9.7
Departure Angle
12.9 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
95 mm
(3.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
965 - 987 mm
(38.0 - 38.9 in)
Head Room, Rear
978 - 979 mm
(38.5 - 38.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm
(41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
901 mm
(35.5 in)
Knee Room, Rear
45 mm
(1.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,447 mm
(57.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,420 mm
(55.9 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,030 kg
(4,475 lb)
Cargo Capacity
564 kg
(1,243 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,110 kg
(2,447 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
970 kg
(2,138 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-up
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Rims & Tires
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Controls
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Controls
Buttons
Optional
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Front
Optional
USB-A
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Audio
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
275 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,230 litres
Depth
829 mm
(32.6 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,558 mm
(61.3 in)
Width
1,272 mm
(50.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,003 mm
(39.5 in)
Height
927 mm
(36.5 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
585 mm
(23.0 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,997 mm
(78.6 in)
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Optional
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Golf R
2010–2026
Golf R Hatchback Generations
1 of 11
A6 (Type 5K)
2010–2013
Year
2011
Powertrain
Golf R (ME) DSG Sequential
Horsepower
256 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
AWD
Gasoline