2020 Volkswagen Golf R

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2020
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A7 Facelift (Type BQ)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
Golf R (ME) DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
290 hp
Power (kW)
213 kW
Torque
380 Nm (280 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.8 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,263 mm (167.8 in)
Width
1,790 mm (70.5 in)
Height
1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,626 mm (103.4 in)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,400 - 6,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,850 - 5,100 rpm
Engine Fluids
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
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), 7-speed

Fuel

General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons
  • Front
  • Rear
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Diameter
312 - 340 mm (12.3 - 13.4 in)
Width
25 mm (1.0 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
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Semi-dependent
Twist-Beam

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,027 mm (79.8 in)
Track, Front
1,533 - 1,549 mm (60.4 - 61.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,503 - 1,521 mm (59.2 - 59.9 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
128 mm (5.0 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
999 - 1,018 mm (39.3 - 40.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
967 mm (38.1 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,469 mm (57.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Weight

Max Roof Load
60 kg (132 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

Other Equipment
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes

Rims & Tires

Tightening Torque
120 Nm

Interior

Equipment

Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
  • Buttons
  • Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Lights
Read Light
  • Front
  • Rear
Guide Light
  • Entry Guard
  • Bottom of the Doors
Ambient Light
Optional
Selectable Light Colour
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional

Steering Wheel

Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
343 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,233 litres
Depth
839 mm (33.0 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
900 mm (35.4 in)
Height, to Trunk Cover
587 mm (23.1 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,990 mm (78.3 in)

Seats

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 Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Rear Camera Preparation
Yes
Voice Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC)
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Normal
Optional
Sport
Optional

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
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
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
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Trailer Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes

Brake Systems

Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Yes
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes
City
Yes
Inter-urban
Yes

Sensors

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

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Optional
Active Headrests
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

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

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