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Volkswagen Golf R (2020) price & specs
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Overview
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf R is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2020 classified as a Mkvii. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $57,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 213 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1850 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf R uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 167g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1447mm (57.0 inches) in height, 4580mm (180.3 inches) in length, 1757mm (69.2 inches) in width with a 2627mm (103.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1569kg (3459.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 235/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.35 - 151.06 kW/t
64.89 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
343 - 605 litres
260 litres
625 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 7.5 L/100km
1.6 L/100km
9.2 L/100km
Vehicle Range
667 - 926 km
573 km
1,098 km
Price
$24,990 - $57,990
$24,990
$102,910
Warranty (Years)
2 - 5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 - 24 months
6 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,790 - 2,110 kg
1,730 kg
2,270 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,500 - 1,600 kg
1,200 kg
1,800 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
126 - 175 mm
104 mm
175 mm
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Dimensions
4,580 mm
1,757 mm
1,447 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,580 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,757 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,447 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,627 mm |
| Load Capacity | 541 mm |
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Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Front DVD: yes
Location: Front
Front Screen Size (in): 9.2
Front Touch Screen: yes
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Other Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Type: Automatic
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 1
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 167
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Djhb
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 14.5
Main Capacity (L): 55
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 12.1
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 9.2
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.3
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 753
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 468
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 39
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 32
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 45
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 37
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.0
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 31
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.0
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 290
Maximum Power (kW): 213
Maximum Torque (Nm): 380
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1850
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: Dq381
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: MQB
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 57.2
Rear Seat Down (L): 1620
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 605
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.5
Front Track (mm): 1537
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.0
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 126
Overall Height (in): 57.0
Overall Height (mm): 1447
Overall Length (in): 180.3
Overall Length (mm): 4580
Overall Width (in): 69.2
Overall Width (mm): 1757
Rear Track (in): 59.5
Rear Track (mm): 1511
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
Wheelbase (in): 103.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2627
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.4
Front Headroom (mm): 1025
Rear Headroom (in): 38.6
Rear Headroom (mm): 980
Front Hip Room (in): 57.8
Front Hip Room (mm): 1469
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1441
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Pearl
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Alloy
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2110
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4652
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1569
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3459
Tare Weight (kg): 1520
Audio System
Audio Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: DVD
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 1
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 8
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre Look
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
City: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Knee Airbags
Location: Driver
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Includes Collision Avoidance: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Memory
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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