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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $49,455 |
| MSRP with Destination | $50,730 |
| Destination Charge | $1,275 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged/intercooled inline-4 TSI (EA888evo4), transverse |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 328 hp @ 5,850 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 2000-5850 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, chain-driven, 4-valve, variable intake and exhaust timing, variable exhaust-valve lift |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (DI), turbocharged |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD (4MOTION with torque vectoring) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic |
| 1st Gear | 3.19 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.75 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.9 |
| 4th Gear | 1.04 |
| 5th Gear | 0.79 |
| 6th Gear | 0.86 |
| 7th Gear | 0.66 |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Final Drive | 4.47 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar; DCC adaptive damping |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar; DCC adaptive damping |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Power-assisted, two-piece cross-drilled vented discs; blue calipers with R logo |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented, cross-drilled, 14.1 x 1.3 in (358 mm x 33 mm) |
| Rear Brake Disc | Vented, 12.2 x 0.9 in (310 mm x 23 mm) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8J x 19 aluminum-alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 8J x 19 aluminum-alloy |
| Tires Front | 235/35 R19 91Y summer |
| Tires Rear | 235/35 R19 91Y summer |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 169.1 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Front Track | 60.7 in |
| Rear Track | 59.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 4.8 in |
| Approach Angle | 13.2° |
| Departure Angle | 20.7° |
| Cargo Volume | 19.9 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,461 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.3 in |