2023 Volkswagen Golf R Standard Manual
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R Standard Manual is a 315-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed manual and all-wheel drive. It starts at $43,645 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 315 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 280 lb-ft of torque at 1900 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (23 mpg combined).
The Golf R measures 168.9 inches long on a 103.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,404 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $43,645 |
| MSRP with Destination | $44,740 |
| Destination Charge | $1,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 TSI, Turbocharged/Intercooled |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 315 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, chain-driven, 4 valves/cylinder, variable timing |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4Motion AWD with rear-axle torque vectoring |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 3.36 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.09 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.48 |
| 4th Gear | 1.09 |
| 5th Gear | 1.1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.91 |
| Final Drive | 4.24 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded required |
| Tank Capacity | 14.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented, 14.1 x 1.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented, 12.2 x 0.9 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 8J in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 8J in |
| Tires Front | 235/35R19 91Y summer |
| Tires Rear | 235/35R19 91Y summer |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,404 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46 in |