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2012 Volkswagen Golf R
$33,990 - $36,090Starting MSRP
Deep Black Metallic
Model Highlights
Fuel Economy
22 MPG Comb.
Transmission
Manual
Body Type
Coupe, Hatchback, Sedan
Seatings
5 Seats
Overview
The Golf's always had its performance-oriented big brother, the GTI, around, and occasionally, the all-wheel drive V6-powered Golf R32 has appeared in the US. For 2012, Volkswagen brought their newest high-performance Golf, called simply the "Golf...
What’s new in the 2012 model?
The Volkswagen Golf R is new for 2012. A couple of years after the notorious R32 high-performance Golf was last seen, Volkswagen brought back the h...
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Exterior
Deep Black Metallic
Rising Blue Metallic
Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
Tornado Red
Candy White
Specs
EPA Classification: Compact Cars
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbocharged Gas I4
Displacement: 2.0L/121
Fuel System: Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 256 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 243 @ 2400 - 5200
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again:
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.36
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.47
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.99
Clutch Size (in): - TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.24/3.27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG): 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 27
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 9.1
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3325
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Pwr
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 13.6 x 1.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.2 x 0.9
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 225/40R18
Rear Tire Size: 225/40R18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size (in): Compact
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.6
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.8
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft): - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 14.5
Wheelbase (in): 101.5
Length, Overall (in): 165.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 70.0
Height, Overall (in): 57.5
Track Width, Front (in): 60.4
Track Width, Rear (in): 59.7
Min Ground Clearance (in): 5.0
Liftover Height (in): - TBD -
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³): 14.6
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³): 46.0
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 92.9
Front Head Room (in): 51.2
Front Leg Room (in): 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.7
Front Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Second Head Room (in): 41.7
Second Leg Room (in): 35.5
Second Shoulder Room (in): 52.8
Second Hip Room (in): - TBD -
Vehicle Name: Volkswagen Golf R
Body Style: Hatchback
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score: - TBD -
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 8.3
Pricing
This model has 4 different trims.
MSRP
$36,090
Invoice
$34,647
Description
2.0L/121, 256 @ 6000, Manual
Fuel Economy
This model has 4 different trims.
City
19 MPG
Hwy
27 MPG
Combined
22 MPG
Description
2.0L/121, 256 @ 6000, Manual
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