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2012 Volkswagen Golf R

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Standard Equipment
Suspension and Steering
Front Anti-Roll Bar Front stabilizer bar
Front Suspension Front independent suspension
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rear stabilizer bar
Rear Suspension Rear independent suspension
Spare Tire Compact spare tire
Power Steering Electro-mechanical power assisted rack and pinion steering
Turning Circle Turning Circle: 10.9 meters
Suspension Category Sport suspension
Tires Tires: 225/40R18 Tires
Wheel Locks Anti-theft wheel locks
Wheel Type 18'' alloy wheels
 
Seating Interior
Front Center Armrest Front folding armrest with storage
Floor Console Floor console with storage
Number of Cup Holders 4 cup holders
Driver Seat Lombar Driver's seat lumbar support
Power Driver Seat 8 way power driver seat
Front Seatback Storage Map Pockets Front seatback storage
Front Seat Type Front sport bucket seats
Heated Seats Heatable front seats
Outside Temperature Gauge Outside temperature display
Tachometer Yes
Trip Computer Multifunction trip computer
Floor Mats Front and rear floor mats
Handbrake Lever Trim Leather-wrapped handbrake lever
Luxury Dashboard Trim Metallic interior trim
Seat Trim Leather seats
Shifter Knob Trim Leather wrapped Golf R shift knob
Steering Wheel Trim 3-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel
Folding Rear Seats 60/40 rear split folding bench
Seating Capacity 5-passenger seating capacity
 
Power Train
Differential Electronic Differential Lock and Anti-Slip Regulation
Drivetrain All-wheel drive vehicle
Engine Engine: 2.0 L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve
Stability Control Stability control system
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission
 
Safety
Driver Airbag Driver side front airbag
Passenger Airbag Passenger side front airbag
Side Airbag Front and rear side airbags
Anti-Theft Alarm Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
Ignition Disable Immobilizer theft deterrent system
Anti-Lock Brakes 4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Brake Type 4 wheel vented disc brakes
Electronic brake force distribution Yes
Child-proof Locks Child security rear door locks
Child Seat Anchor LATCH child seat anchors
Front Seat Belts 3-point height-adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners
Hill Start Assist Hill Hold Assist
 
Exterior
Driving Lights LED Daytime runnings lights
Front Fog Lights Fog lights
Door Handles Body-color door handles
Grille Black grille with R logo
Dual steel exhaust pipes
Bumper Colour Body-color bumpers
Exterior Mirror Colour Black outside mirrors
Heated Exterior Mirrors Heated exterior mirrors
Power Exterior Mirrors Power-adjustable outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
Adaptive Headlights Adaptive headlights
Headlight Type Bi-xenon adaptive headlights
Auto leveling headlights Auto levelling headlight
Sunroof Power glass sunroof
 
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditionning Dual-zone auto climate control
AM/FM Stereo Premium 300-watt sound system
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio with limited complimentary subscription (3 months)
Single CD CD/MP3 player
Number of Speakers 8 speakers
Special Feature Media Device Interface with iPod connectivity
Cruise Control Cruise control with active display
Intelligent Key System Intelligent keyless access
Courtesy Dome Light Interior ambient lighting
Reading Light Dual front and rear reading light
Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated driver vanity mirror
Passenger Vanity Mirror Front passenger-side illuminated vanity mirror
Navigation System Navigation system
Power Door Locks Remote transmitters for central locking
Power Outlet 2 12-volt power outlets
Power Windows Power windows with one-touch up/down feature
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt and telescopic steering column
Trunk/Hatch Operation Remote hatch release
Trunk Light Trunk light
Front Wipers Variable intermittent windshield wipers
Heated Washer Nozzle Heatable washer nozzles
Rear Wipers Rear intermittent wiper

2012 Volkswagen Golf R Overview

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Base MSRP
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$ 39,675 - 39,675
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$ 21,119
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2012 Volkswagen Golf R Highlight Specifications

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GENERAL INFORMATION
 2012 Volkswagen Golf R
TypeHatchback
Passengers5
Doors5
PRICE
 Golf R
Price$ 39,675
Transport and PDI$ 1,365
MECHANICAL
 Golf R
Engine2.0 L L4 turbo DOHC 16-valve
HP (hp@rpm)256 @ 6000
Torque (lb.ft@rpm)243 @ 2400
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive
Transmission6 speed manual
Brakes4-wheel disc
ABS4-wheel ABS
Power SteeringStd
Front SuspensionIndependent
Rear SuspensionIndependent
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
 Golf R
Air ConditioningDual-zone auto climate control
Cruise ControlStd
Power LocksCentral locking
Power WindowsStd
Power MirrorsStd
Adjustable SteeringManual tilt / telescopic
SunroofPower
Navigation SystemNavigation system
FUEL CONSUMPTION
 Golf R
Manual Transmission
city / highway
(L/100 km)
10.9 / 7.5
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITY AND WEIGHT
 Golf R
Length (mm)4,212
Width (mm)1,786
Height (mm)1,469
Wheelbase (mm)2,578
Ground Clearance (mm)128
Curbweight (kg)1,508
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)55
Towing Capacity (kg)554
CO2 EMISSIONS
 Golf R
Manual Transmission (KG/year)4324
WARRANTIES
 Golf R
General
(years / km)
4 / 80,000
Powertrain
(years / km)
5 / 100,000
Perforation Corrosion
(years / km)
12 / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance
(years / km)
4 / 80,000
COLOURS
 Golf R
 
 
deep black pearl
 
 
rising blue metallic
 
 
carbon steel grey metallic
 
 
tornado red
 
 
candy white
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WHEELS AND TIRES
 2012 Volkswagen Golf R
Tires225/40R18 Tires
Wheel TypeAlloy wheels
SEATS
 Golf R
TrimLeather seats
Heated SeatsFront
SOUND SYSTEM
 Golf R
AM/FM RadioStd
with cassette-
with CDStd
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SAFETY
 2012 Volkswagen Golf R
Driver AirbagStd
Passenger AirbagStd
Side AirbagsSide curtains
Stability ControlStd
Alarm SystemStd
Anti-theft SystemStd
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