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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2.0T S Manual
$30,530
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.3
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2023 Volkswagen Golf R
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2.0T Manual
$44,740
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 20 MPG
Hwy: 28 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
34.5 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
34.5 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
315 hp @ 5900 rpm
Torque
273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,113 lbs
3,417 lbs
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Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
27 MPG
23 MPG
City
23 MPG
20 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
28 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.6 Tons/yr
7.7 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
303.6 miles
290 miles
Cruising Range Highway
422.4 miles
406 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
168.8 in
168.9 in
Height
57.6 in
57.7 in
Max Width
70.4 in
70.4 in
Front Width
60.4 in
60.7 in
Rear Width
59.6 in
59.7 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
103.5 in
Ground Clearance
4.7 in
4.7 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.5 in
38.5 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
53.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35 in
35 in
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
38.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
46.3 in
46.3 in
Cargo Space
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19.9 ft³
19.9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
34.5 ft³
34.5 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
39.3 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
19" x 8"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P225/40HR18
P235/35YR19
Rear Tire
P225/40HR18
P235/35YR19
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Atlantic Blue Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Reflex Silver Metallic
Deep Black Pearl
Lapiz Blue Metallic
Pure White
Optional Exterior Colors
Kings Red Metallic
Moonstone Gray
Opal White Pearl
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Titan Blk/Scalepaper Pld, Cloth Seating Surfaces
Titan Blk w/Blue Accents, Perforated Nappa Leather Seating Surfaces
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Not Available
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Not Available
Standard
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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