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2014 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
2014
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A7 (Type 5G/BA)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
R
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
300 hp
Power (kW)
221 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.7 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.9 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,276 mm
(168.3 in)
Width
1,799 mm
(70.8 in)
Height
1,436 mm
(56.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,630 mm
(103.5 in)
Curb weight
1,476 kg
(3,254 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 - 6,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 - 5,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct | Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
60,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Brakes
Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
Front
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Brake Caliper Colour
Black
Front Brakes
Diameter
340 mm
(13.4 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
310 mm
(12.2 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
D
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
8.5 – 9.4 - 8.8 – 9.4 litres / 100 km
Highway
5.9 - 6.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
6.9 – 7.1 - 7.1 – 7.3 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
159 – 165 - 165 – 170 g/km
Performance
Electronically Limited Top Speed
Yes
Top Speed, non-limited (km/h)
270 km/h
(168 mph)
Acceleration
0-80 km/h
3.6 sec
80-120 km/h
4 sec
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,027 mm
(79.8 in)
Width, open Doors
3,696 mm
(145.5 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,753 mm
(69.0 in)
Track, Front
1,527 - 1,550 mm
(60.1 - 61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,496 - 1,522 mm
(58.9 - 59.9 in)
Approach Angle
12.3 °
Breakover Angle
9.9
Departure Angle
15.1 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
128 mm
(5.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
964 - 975 mm
(38.0 - 38.4 in)
Head Room, Rear
967 mm
(38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,046 mm
(41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
903 mm
(35.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,469 mm
(57.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,441 mm
(56.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1960 – 1980 - 1990 – 2010 kg
(4,387 – 4,431 lb)
Cargo Capacity
454 – 455 - 559 – 560 kg
(1,232 – 1,235 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1050 – 1070 kg
(2,315 – 2,359 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
960 kg
(2,116 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-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Second Row
Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Yes
Number of Exhaust Pipes
2
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
125 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Oil Temperature
Digital
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
Yes
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
DAB
Optional
RDS
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
SD
Hard Drive
64 GB
WMA
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Front
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Front
Optional
USB-A
Optional
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
MirrorLink
Optional
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Audio
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)
Door Handles (Interior)
Ambient Light
Yes
Lights › Guide Light
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Trunk
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Center Display
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Cruise Control
Activate/Deactivate
Speed Up/Down (Buttons)
Resume
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Automatic Close
Optional
Cover
Foldable
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
343 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,233 litres
Depth
819 mm
(32.2 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)
Opening Width
1,023 mm
(40.3 in)
Height
900 mm
(35.4 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
587 mm
(23.1 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,990 mm
(78.3 in)
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
From Inside Car
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Design
Accent
Aluminium
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Colour
Black
Grey
Silver
Seats
Colour & Material
Stitching Colour
Grey
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
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
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Climate Control
Optional
Media
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Phone
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
SD-Card
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Individual
Optional
Normal
Optional
Race
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Airbags
Total Number of Airbags
11 - 12
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Knee Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Rear Centre Seat Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Front
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Towing Protection
Yes
Back-up Horn
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2012
Adult Occupant
94 %
Child Occupant
89 %
Vulnerable Road Users
65 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Test Year
2013
Overall Score
35.92
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
15.92
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Good
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2
IIHS
Test Year
2015
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Small Overlap Front: Passenger Side
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Good
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Superior
Headlight
Poor
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
Inside Sill
On-board Diagnostic, Port Type
OBD-II
On-board Diagnostic, Port Location
Steering Wheel, Lower Left
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
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D3S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H15
Bi-Xenon
D3S
Datyime Running Light
H15
Fog Light, Front
H8
Fog Light, Rear
W3×16d (W21W)
Cornering Light
H7
Rear/Brake Light
W3×16d (W21W)
Reversing Light
BAY9s (H21W)
W2.1×9.5d (W16W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAY9s (H21W)
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
WX3×16d (WY21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W3W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
ACRISS
Type
4-5 Doors (D)
Awards
Golden Steering Wheel
Compact
2013
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Golf R
2010–2026
Configuration
300ps 2013 2018
Golf R Hatchback Generations
3 of 11
A7 (Type 5G/BA)
2014–2017
Year
2014
Powertrain
R
Horsepower
300 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
AWD
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline