2017 Volkswagen Golf R
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$35,655 – $40,475
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$35,655
Typical monthly
$706/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $35,655 – $36,755
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
w/DCC and Navigation
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $39,375 – $40,475
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/31
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | w/DCC and Navigation2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,655 – $36,755 | $39,375 – $40,475 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/31 | 22/31 |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 52.7 | 52.7 |
| 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
- Basegasw/DCC and Navigationgas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)w/DCC and Navigationpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI4w/DCC and NavigationI4
- Displacement
- Base2 Lw/DCC and Navigation2 L
- Horsepower
- Base292 hpw/DCC and Navigation292 hp
- Torque
- Base280 lb-ftw/DCC and Navigation280 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualw/DCC and Navigation6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baseall wheel drivew/DCC and Navigationall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackw/DCC and NavigationHatchback
- Doors
- Base5w/DCC and Navigation5
- Seating
- Base5w/DCC and Navigation5
- Length
- Base168.4 inw/DCC and Navigation168.4 in
- Width
- Base70.8 inw/DCC and Navigation70.8 in
- Height
- Base56.5 inw/DCC and Navigation56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- Base103.5 inw/DCC and Navigation103.5 in
- Ground clearance
- Base4.8 inw/DCC and Navigation4.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base22.8 cu ftw/DCC and Navigation22.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base52.7 cu ftw/DCC and Navigation52.7 cu ft
- Max payload
- Base970 lbsw/DCC and Navigation970 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,283 lbsw/DCC and Navigation3,283 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galw/DCC and Navigation14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base25w/DCC and Navigation25
- City MPG
- Base22w/DCC and Navigation22
- Highway MPG
- Base31w/DCC and Navigation31
| Spec | Base | w/DCC and Navigation |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 168.4 in | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 4.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 52.7 cu ft | 52.7 cu ft |
| Max payload | 970 lbs | 970 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,283 lbs | 3,283 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 |