2018 Volkswagen Golf R Manual Tested!

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VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback

PRICE AS TESTED: $40,635 (base price: $40,635)

ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve inline-4, iron block and aluminum head, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 121 cu in, 1984 cc
Power: 292 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 103.5 in
Length: 168.4 in
Width: 70.8 in Height: 56.5 in
Passenger volume: 93 cu ft
Cargo volume: 23 cu ft
Curb weight: 3334 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 12.1 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 22.6 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.9 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 9.1 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 6.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.4sec @ 104 mph
Top speed (governor limited, C/D est): 150 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 159 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.95 g

C/D FUEL ECONOMY:
Observed: 23 mpg

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 24/21/29 mpg

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