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R 20 Years
2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
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Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years (2023) price & specs
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Overview
The 2023 Volkswagen Golf R 20 Years is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th May 2023 classified as a Mkviii. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $77,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 245 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 420 Nm of torque (at 2100 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf R 20 Years uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 174g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1458mm (57.4 inches) in height, 4290mm (168.9 inches) in length, 1789mm (70.4 inches) in width with a 2631mm (103.6 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1592kg (3509.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R 20 Years 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
74.27 - 153.89 kW/t
66.45 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
374 - 611 litres
228 litres
611 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.8 - 7.8 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
9.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
705 - 862 km
573 km
3,077 km
Price
$34,690 - $77,490
$34,690
$115,800
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
150,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
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Dimensions
4,290 mm
1,789 mm
1,458 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,290 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,789 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,458 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm |
| Load Capacity | 438 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Golf Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Illuminated Entry System
Logo Projection: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Perpendicular
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
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 174
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 82.5
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Dsfe
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Stroke Engine: 92.8
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
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
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.30
Instrument Cluster
Head Up Display: Panel
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): 16.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 38
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.8
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 30
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 333
Maximum Power (kW): 245
Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2100
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
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 8.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb-Evo
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Sport Exhaust Pipe
Driver-Controlled Valve Flap on Sport Exhaust Pipe: yes
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 43.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1230
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 13.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 374
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 60.7
Front Track (mm): 1541
Overall Height (in): 57.4
Overall Height (mm): 1458
Overall Length (in): 168.9
Overall Length (mm): 4290
Overall Width (in): 70.4
Overall Width (mm): 1789
Rear Track (in): 59.7
Rear Track (mm): 1516
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Wheelbase (in): 103.6
Wheelbase (mm): 2631
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1018
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 968
Front Hip Room (in): 57.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1471
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1440
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
Matrix: yes
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: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Toned
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: Toned
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 Vehicle Weight (kg): 2030
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4475
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1592
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3510
Tare Weight (kg): 1558
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Power (W): 480
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Harman/Kardon
Number of Speakers: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Door Sill Protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
Doors: Carbon Fibre
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 9
Autonomous Drive
Active Lane Control: yes
City: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 95.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 89.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20210101
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 76.0
ANCAP Rating Year: 2019
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 80.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Golf 1.5 Litre Petrol Comfortline Lhd 5 Door Hatch
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
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
Location: Rear
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 Electric
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 7
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Driver Front Seat Ventilated: yes
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
Passenger Front Seat Ventilated: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
Main Seat Material: Premium 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: 3
Rear Control For Climate Control: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Touch Screen Controls: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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