Volkswagen Golf R (2012) price & specs

2.0L petrol 5D Hatchback 6 SP MANUAL 4x4

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Overview

The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2011. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $52,490 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 188 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf R uses 8.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 197g of CO₂. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 632km per full tank

The Volkswagen Golf measures 1461mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4212mm (165.8 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2574mm (101.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1530kg (3373.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

52.13 - 124.5 kW/t

52.13 kW/t

134.48 kW/t

Boot Space

250 - 505 litres

250 litres

550 litres

Fuel Efficiency

3.8 - 8.7 L/100km

3.8 L/100km

10.42 L/100km

Vehicle Range

632 - 1,447 km

576 km

1,447 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

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Dimensions

4,212 mm

1,785 mm

1,461 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,212 mm
Overall Width	1,785 mm
Overall Height	1,461 mm
Wheelbase	2,574 mm

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Sales Data

20242,929Total Sales

20253,047Total Sales

20261,636YTD Sales

Volkswagen Golf Sales rolling 12-months^#

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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

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Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 197 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,984 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 55 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 8.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.8 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 632 km

Combined: 11.5 km/L

Country/highway: 14.7 km/L

Urban: 8.4 km/L

Urban: 11.9 L/100km

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 256 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 188 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 330 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,000 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,400 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: 4x4

Four wheel drive type: Full-Time, Part-Time

Selection: Automatic

Transmission

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Multi-Link

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 92

Tire profile: 40

Tire speed rating: Y

Tire width: 225 mm

Location rear: yes

Diameter: 18 in

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 92

Tire profile: 40

Tire speed rating: Y

Tire width: 225 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 18 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: PQ35

Local body type: Hatchback

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 1,230 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 275 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,533 mm

Overall height: 1,461 mm

Overall length: 4,212 mm

Overall width: 1,785 mm

Rear track: 1,515 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,900 mm

Wheelbase: 2,574 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 987 mm

Headroom rear: 979 mm

Hip room front: 1,447 mm

Hip room rear: 1,420 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Dusk sensor: yes

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Black

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Black

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Tilting for reversing: Automatic

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Privacy glass

Location: Rear, Rear Side

Rear view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,530 kg

Tare weight: 1,496 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 8

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Sensor

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On doors: Alloy

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Alloy

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

ANCAP date tested: 28 Feb 2009

ANCAP version tested: 1.4 5 Door Hatchback LHD

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Knee airbags

Location: Driver

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Height type: Manual

Lumbar type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Synthetic Suede

Main seat material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 2

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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