Volkswagen Golf R Mk7
2015–2019 · 5 model years · 7 trims
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Photo: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R TSi S-A facelift 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Golf R 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R DSG by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Golf R Seite by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R TSi S-A facelift 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R TSi S-A facelift 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Golf R 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Volkswagen Golf R DSG by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Golf R Seite by KarleHorn, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Volkswagen Golf R TSi S-A facelift 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | |||||||
| 6M · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | AWD | 21/29 (24) | $40,395 |
| 7A · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 23/30 (26) | $41,495 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| 6M · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | AWD | 21/29 (24) | $39,785 |
| 7A · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 22/29 (25) | $40,885 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| 6M · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22/31 (25) | $35,655 |
| 6A · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 23/30 (25) | $36,755 |
| 6M w/DCC and Navigation · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22/31 (25) | $39,375 |
| 6A w/DCC and Navigation · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 23/30 (25) | $40,475 |
| 2016 | |||||||
| Manual · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed manual | AWD | 22/31 (25) | $35,650 |
| DSG · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 23/30 (25) | $36,750 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| DSG · Hatchback | 2.0L Inline-4 turbocharged TSI | — | — | 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | AWD | 23/30 (26) | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2018 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2017 | 5 | ★★★★★ |
| 2016 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 2015 | 12 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.