2012 Volkswagen Golf R
1 trim · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$33,990 – $36,090
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MSRP by trim
$33,990
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$33,990
Typical monthly
$673/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
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Base
4 configurations
- MSRP
- $33,990 – $36,090
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 19/27
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base4 configurations |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,990 – $36,090 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 19/27 |
| Horsepower | 256 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.8 |
| Max towing | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- gas
- Fuel type
- premium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- I4
- Displacement
- 2 L
- Horsepower
- 256 hp
- Torque
- 243 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- all wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Doors
- 3
- Seating
- 5
- Length
- 165.8 in
- Width
- 70 in
- Height
- 57.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 101.5 in
- Ground clearance
- 5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 14.8 cu ft
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 22
- City MPG
- 19
- Highway MPG
- 27
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 256 hp |
| Torque | 243 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 |
| Seating | 5 |
| Length | 165.8 in |
| Width | 70 in |
| Height | 57.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 5 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Cargo capacity | 14.8 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 22 |
| City MPG | 19 |
| Highway MPG | 27 |