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2024 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
2024
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A8 (Type CD/CG)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
R 20 Years DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
333 hp
Power (kW)
245 kW
Torque
420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Top speed
270 km/h
(168 mph)
0–60 mph
4.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.6 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,290 mm
(168.9 in)
Width
1,789 mm
(70.4 in)
Height
1,458 mm
(57.4 in)
Wheelbase
2,628 mm
(103.5 in)
Curb weight
1,480 kg
(3,263 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,100 - 5,500 rpm
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Engine Configuration
Bore
82.5 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
92.8 mm
(3.7 in)
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
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
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
Joystick
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
Red
Front Brakes
Diameter
357 mm
(14.1 in)
Width
34 mm
(1.3 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
310 mm
(12.2 in)
Width
22 mm
(0.9 in)
Cooling
Solid
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6d -TEMP-EVAP-ISC
Emission Control
Catalyst
Particle Filter
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
WLTP Consumption
Low (l/100km) (WLTP)
11.1 litres / 100 km
Medium (l/100km)
7.8 litres / 100 km
High (l/100km)
6.7 litres / 100 km
Extra High (l/100km)
7.4 litres / 100 km
Combined (l/100km)
7.8 litres / 100 km
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
9.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
7.3 litres / 100 km
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
175 g/km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
165 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,073 mm
(81.6 in)
Track, Front
1,539 - 1,541 mm
(60.6 - 60.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,514 - 1,516 mm
(59.6 - 59.7 in)
Approach Angle
11.6 °
Breakover Angle
11.1
Departure Angle
14.9 °
Turning Circle
12 m
Ground Clearance
120 - 150 mm
(4.7 - 5.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
996 - 1,018 mm
(39.2 - 40.1 in)
Head Room, Rear
968 - 971 mm
(38.1 - 38.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,047 mm
(41.2 in)
Leg Room, Rear
889 mm
(35.0 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,356 mm
(53.4 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,176 mm
(46.3 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,471 mm
(57.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,440 mm
(56.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,030 kg
(4,475 lb)
Cargo Capacity
550 kg
(1,213 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
Plastic
Steel
Roof Material
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
MQB Evo
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Yes
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Heated Water Tank
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Slim Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
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
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)
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
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Coolant Temperature
Digital
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Number of Climate Zones
2
3
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Back Seat Controls
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Connectivity
Radio
FM
DAB+
RDS
Media Format
MP3
App-Connect
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
MirrorLink
Bluetooth
Phone
Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Rear
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Gesture Control
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Features
Dynamic Volume
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
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
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front)
Door Handles (Exterior)
Bottom of the Doors
Ambient Light
Yes
Selectable Light Colour
Yes
Lights › Guide Light
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Trunk
Carpets
Front
Rear
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 › Carpets
Colour
Black
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Sport
Yes
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
Voice Command
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Hatch Through Rear Seats
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
341 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,197 litres
Depth
787 mm
(31.0 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,545 mm
(60.8 in)
Width
1,272 mm
(50.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,003 mm
(39.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,993 mm
(78.5 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Transmission Knob Material
Leather
Pedals
Stainless Steel
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Yes
Armrest
Middle
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Backrest
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
From Trunk
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Climate Control
Media
Navigation
Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Cameras
Front
Optional
Cameras › Front
Sides
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Navigation
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Individual
Sport
Multifunction Camera
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
Map-update
Internet
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Optional
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
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
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
Yes
Front Cross-Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Speed Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Yes
Trailer Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Yes
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
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
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Differential Lock
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Car-to-car
Yes
Pedestrian
Yes
Cyclist
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Front
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Emergency Call
Yes
Speed Sensitive
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2022
Adult Occupant
88 %
Child Occupant
87 %
Vulnerable Road Users
74 %
Safety Assist
82 %
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
Total Points
33.7 /38
Frontal Impact
12.7 /16
Lateral Impact
15.3 /16
Rear Impact
3.6 /4
Rescue and Extrication
2 /2
Child Occupant
Total Points
42.9 /49
Crash Test Performance
15.2
7.7 /16
Safety Features
8 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
40 /49
Pedestrian
17
6
6
AEB Vulnerable Road Users
11 /18
AEB Pedestrian
5.5 /9
AEB Pedestrian (assesment)
Adequate
AEB Cyclist
5.5 /9
AEB Cyclist (assesment)
Adequate
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
1.3 /3
Speed Assistance (assesment)
Marginal
Occupant Status Monitoring (points)
3 /3
Occupant Status Monitoring (assesment)
Good
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Seat Belt Reminder (assesment)
Good
Driver Monitoring (points)
1
Driver Monitoring (assesment)
Good
Lane Support (points)
3.5 /4
Lane Support (assesment)
Good
Emergency Lane Keeping (assesment)
Good
Lane Keep Assist (assesment)
Good
Human Machine Interface (assesment)
Good
AEB Car-to-Car (points)
5.4 /6
AEB Car-to-Car (assesment)
Good
IIHS
Test Year
2020
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
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-pedestrian
Advanced
Headlight
Poor
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
Airbags
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
Optional
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Center Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Yes
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
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
ACRISS
Type
4-5 Doors (D)
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Golf R
2010–2026
Golf R Hatchback Generations
10 of 11
A8 (Type CD/CG)
2021–2024
Year
2024
Powertrain
R 20 Years DSG Sequential
Horsepower
333 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
AWD
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gasoline