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2014 Volkswagen Golf R

GermanyGasolineFWDConvertible

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2014
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Convertible
Generation
A6 (Type 51)
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Golf R Cabriolet DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
265 hp
Power (kW)
195 kW
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
6.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.4 seconds

Dimensions

Length
4,266 mm (168.0 in)
Width
1,782 mm (70.2 in)
Height
1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm (101.5 in)
Curb weight
1,614 kg (3,558 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 - 5,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4.6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
Displacement
1,984 cc
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
  • Timing Chain
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
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), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Plastic
Leather
Optional
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
  • Front
  • Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Class
E
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation

Performance

Acceleration
0-80 km/h
4.7 sec
Drag Coefficient
0.34

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,044 mm (80.5 in)
Width, open Doors
4,029 mm (158.6 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,758 mm (69.2 in)
Height (Roof Opening)
1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Track, Front
1,535 mm (60.4 in)
Track, Rear

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Cabriolet Soft-top
Pillars
A
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Roof Material
Textile
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Rear Camera Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver

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
Volkswagen emblem
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Solid
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
11 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
8.2 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
190 g/km
1,517 mm (59.7 in)
Approach Angle
11.2 °
Breakover Angle
9.7
Departure Angle
14.9 °
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm (4.7 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
971 - 1,007 mm (38.2 - 39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
948 mm (37.3 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,048 mm (41.3 in)
Leg Room, Rear
833 mm (32.8 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,468 mm (57.8 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,228 mm (48.3 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Cargo Capacity
461 kg (1,016 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg (0 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,110 kg (2,447 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
940 kg (2,072 lb)
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side

Lights

Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Rear
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Main Beam Assist
Optional

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
120 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
525 g
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
DAB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
MP3
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Optional
USB
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › AUX
Front
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Front
Optional
USB-A
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Optional
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Optional
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
  • Middle Console
  • Driver Door
  • Passenger Door
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Front (Retractable)
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
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
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
250 litres
Depth
691 mm (27.2 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,534 mm (60.4 in)
Width
926 mm (36.5 in)

Design

Accent
Chrome
Entry Guard Material
Plastic
Pedals
Standard

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
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
SD-Card
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Pretensioner
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Belt Load Limiter
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearYes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
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
Differential Lock
Electronic

Sensors

Parking Sensors
Optional
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Test Year
2011
Adult Occupant
96 %
Child Occupant
86 %
Vulnerable Road Users
53 %
Safety Assist
71 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
Total Points

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
Golf
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Cabriolet Roof Opening
Powered
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic | Semi-Static)
Opening Width
884 mm (34.8 in)
Height
382 mm (15.0 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,453 mm (57.2 in)
Sill Height
666 mm (26.2 in)
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
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Yes
Side
Optional
34.5 /38
Frontal Impact
15.2 /16
Lateral Impact
15.8 /16
Rear Impact
3.6 /4
Child Occupant
Total Points
42 /49
Safety Features
6 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
19 /49
Pedestrian
  • 11.3
  • 3.9
  • 3.8
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Yes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Head Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Knee Airbag
DriverOptional
Passenger-
Rear-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver-
PassengerYes
Rear-
Convertible
Variant
Generation
A6 (Type 51)
Year
Powertrain
Golf R Cabriolet DSG Sequential
Horsepower
265 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 6-speed

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