2026 Volkswagen Golf R Base
The 2026 Volkswagen Golf R Base is a 328-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 7-speed dsg dual-clutch automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $49,455 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 328 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Golf R measures 169.0 inches long on a 104.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,461 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,455 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,730 |
| Destination Charge | $1,275 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L Inline-4 TSI, Turbocharged/Intercooled, DOHC 16V |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 328 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | R-Performance 4Motion AWD with Torque Vectoring |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic with Tiptronic (sole transmission) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded required |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 8 in two-tone diamond-turned |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 8 in two-tone diamond-turned |
| Tires Front | 235/35R19 |
| Tires Rear | 235/35R19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169 in |
| Width | 70 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 104 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 20 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,461 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 |