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2021 Volkswagen Golf
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1.4T TSI Manual
$23,195
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9.0
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2022 Volkswagen Golf R
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DSG AWD
$44,000
Starting Price (MSRP)
9.0
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Overview
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 29 MPG
Hwy: 39 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 23 MPG
Hwy: 30 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Photos
15
More
7
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
1.4L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo 4 Cylinder Gas
Horsepower
147 hp @ 5000 rpm
315 hp @ 5350 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
310 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
2,945 lbs
N/A
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
33 MPG
26 MPG
City
29 MPG
23 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
30 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.4 Tons/yr
N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
382.8 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
514.8 miles
N/A
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
167.6 in
N/A
Height
58.2 in
N/A
Max Width
70.8 in
N/A
Front Width
61 in
N/A
Rear Width
59.8 in
N/A
Wheelbase
103.8 in
N/A
Ground Clearance
5.4 in
N/A
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.2 in
N/A
Front Seat Headroom
38.4 in
N/A
Front Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.6 in
N/A
Rear Seat Headroom
38.1 in
N/A
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.9 in
N/A
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
N/A
13.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
17.4 ft³
9.8 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
53.7 ft³
N/A
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
N/A
Turning Diameter
35.8 ft
N/A
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
N/A
Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
N/A
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
N/A
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
N/A
Tires
Front Tire
P205/55HR16
N/A
Rear Tire
P205/55HR16
N/A
Spare Tire
Compact
N/A
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Silk Blue Metallic
White Silver Metallic
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Beige, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
Titan Black, V-Tex Leatherette Seating Surfaces
N/A
Features and Options
Infotainment
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Not Available
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
US NHTSA crash test result
Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Corrosion
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
N/A
Maintenance
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
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