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2012 Volkswagen Golf R 2-Door 2DR AWD Hatchback

2-Door 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback

$33,990 MSRP
2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.8 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 97 mph

Horsepower • Torque
256 hp

Power

243 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,325 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2012

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Golf R

Trim:

2-Door 2DR AWD Hatchback

Style:

2-Door 2dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback

Base Price:

$33,990

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,325 lbs

Length:

165.8 in.

Width:

70.3 in.

Height:

57.5 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.34

MPG:

19 city / 27 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 334 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

256 hp @ 6,000 rpm

Torque:

243 ft-lbs @ 2,400 rpm

Engine:

2.0l I-4 Turbo/supercharged

Displacement:

2 liters

Compression Ratio:

9.80 to 1

Valves:

16

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

6,800 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.76 sec

0-60 mph:

6.03 sec

0-100 mph:

15.19 sec

Top Speed:

127 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

8.97 sec @ 77.7 mph

¼ mile:

14.12 sec @ 96.6 mph

½ mile:

22.52 sec @ 115.3 mph

1 mile:

36.94 sec @ 127.4 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40HR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40HR18

Tire Compound:

Performance All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

4.24

Gear Ratios

1: 3.36

2: 2.09

3: 1.47

4: 1.1

5: 1.11

6: 0.93

R: 3.99

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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