2025 Volkswagen Golf R

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2025
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A8 Facelift (Type DA/DB)
Seats
5
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
R DSG Sequential
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
333 hp
Power (kW)
245 kW
Torque
420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
4.4 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
4.6 seconds
Displacement
1,984 cc

Dimensions

Length
4,296 mm (169.1 in)
Width
1,789 mm (70.4 in)
Height
1,454 mm (57.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,629 mm (103.5 in)
Curb weight
1,548 kg (3,413 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,100 - 5,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
5.7 litres
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
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic (Dual-clutch), 7-speed
Gear Selector
  • Joystick
  • Paddles
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Auto Hold
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Sports Suspension
Yes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
55 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6 (Euro 6e)
Emission Class
G
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Evaporative Control System
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
  • Positive Crankcase Ventilation
WLTP Consumption
Low (l/100km) (WLTP)
11.6 litres / 100 km
Medium (l/100km)
8.4 litres / 100 km
High (l/100km)
7 litres / 100 km
Extra High (l/100km)
7.8 litres / 100 km
Combined (l/100km)
8.1 - 8.5 litres / 100 km
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
184 - 192 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
1,516 - 1,518 mm (59.7 - 59.8 in)
Approach Angle
14 °
Breakover Angle
11
Departure Angle
16 °
Turning Circle
11.6 m

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, Rear
889 mm (35.0 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,471 mm (57.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,440 mm (56.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
2,040 kg (4,497 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,700 kg (3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
1,900 kg (4,189 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
492 kg (1,085 lb)
Max Roof Load
80 kg (176 lb)
Max Towbar Download
80 kg (176 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 Evo

Equipment

Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
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
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Windblocker
Optional
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
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
Rear
LED
Special Features
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Dynamic Turn Signal
Optional
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Optional
Headlight Washers
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
Central Bore (CB), rear
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
125 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Temporary
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Touchscreen
Back Seat Controls
Optional
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Refrigerant, Capacity
460 g
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
  • DAB+
App-Connect
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay (Wireless)
Bluetooth
  • Phone
  • Audio
Connectivity › Media Inputs
USB
USB-C
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Front
Displays
Center Display
12.9"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Subwoofer
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
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
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
  • Center Display
  • Instrument Cluster
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
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
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Barrier Net/Grid
Optional
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Flat Surface
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
1,493 mm (58.8 in)
Width
1,272 mm (50.1 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,003 mm (39.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,014 mm (79.3 in)

Design

Interior Decor Colour
Black

Seats

Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats
Number of Driver Seat Adjustments, Total
14
Number of Passenger Seat Adjustments, Total
14
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Massage
Optional
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Collapsible
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
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
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Centre Seat
Height Adjustment
Yes

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Speed Limiter
Yes
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
  • Media
  • Phone
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Navigation
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
GPS Preparation
Yes
Start & Stop
Yes
Driving Mode Selection
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
Internet
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Optional
Eco
Optional
Individual
Optional
Sport
Optional

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Fire Extinguisher
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional

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
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Yes
Forward Distance Monitoring (FDM)
Yes
Lane Assist System
Yes
Sign Assist
Yes
Trailer Assist
Optional
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
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
City
Yes

Sensors

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

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
  • Remote
  • Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Yes
Emergency Call
Yes
Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device
Optional
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes

Airbags

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

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

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