Volkswagen Golf R (2015) price & specs

2.0L petrol 5D Hatchback 6 SP MANUAL 4x4

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Overview

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th February 2015. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a small Car built in Germany with prices starting at $52,740 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 206 kW of power (at 5100 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1800 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf R uses 7.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 170g of CO₂. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank

The Volkswagen Golf measures 1442mm (56.8 inches) in height, 4264mm (167.9 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1464.75kg (3227.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 235/35 R19 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

66.32 - 140.64 kW/t

58.2 kW/t

140.64 kW/t

Boot Space

250 - 605 litres

207 litres

657 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.7 - 7.3 L/100km

4 L/100km

9.2 L/100km

Vehicle Range

753 - 1,064 km

652 km

1,325 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

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Dimensions

4,264 mm

1,799 mm

1,442 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,264 mm
Overall Width	1,799 mm
Overall Height	1,442 mm
Wheelbase	2,620 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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12v power outlet

Location boot/cargo: yes

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Includes suspension: yes

Navigational systems

Controls: Touch Screen

Information type: 3D

Screen size: 5.8 in

Parking assistance

Location rear: yes

Type: Guidance Display

Parking distance system

Location front: yes

Type: Sensor

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera, Sensor

Smart card / smart key

Includes keyless entry: yes

Includes keyless start: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 170 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,984 cc

Liters: 2 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 98

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 98

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 55 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 7.3 L/100km

Country/highway: 6.1 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 753 km

Combined: 13.7 km/L

Country/highway: 16.4 km/L

Urban: 10.4 km/L

Urban: 9.6 L/100km

Performance

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.2 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 280 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 206 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 380 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,100 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,800 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: 4x4

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

Selection: Automatic

Limited slip differential

Location front: yes

Type: Electronic

Transmission

Shift lever location: Floor

Transmission description: Manual

Number of speeds: 6

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 4

Power steering

Variable rack: yes

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Responsive suspension

Driver selectable: yes

Type: Electronic

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 profile: 35

Tire width: 235 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 35

Tire width: 235 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 8 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 19 in

Rim width: 8 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: MQB

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Hatchback

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: ISO

Rear seat down: 1,233 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 343 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,536 mm

Overall height: 1,442 mm

Overall length: 4,264 mm

Overall width: 1,799 mm

Rear track: 1,514 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,900 mm

Wheelbase: 2,620 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 975 mm

Headroom rear: 967 mm

Hip room front: 1,469 mm

Hip room rear: 1,440 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

Directional headlights: yes

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Automatic

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Bi-Xenon

Lens type: Projector Beam

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights, Rear Lights

Paint

Type metallic: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Contrasting Colour

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Contrasting Colour

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

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,464.75 kg

Tare weight: 1,416 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

Touch screen: yes

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

Luxury trim

On center floor console: Piano Black

On doors: Carbon Fiber Look

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Piano Black

Airbags

Number of: 7

Anti collision system

Driver monitor: yes

Visual/acoustic warning: yes

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 94

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 89

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 65

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 71

ANCAP date tested: 3 Apr 2013

ANCAP version tested: 1.TSI 5 Door Hatchback LHD

Euro NCAP date tested: 28 Nov 2012

Euro NCAP version tested: VW Golf 1.2 TSI Comfortline 5dr HA

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

Ski hatch: yes

Type: Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Synthetic Suede

Main seat material: Cloth

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: Card Key

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Variable distance/period: yes

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

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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