2019 Volkswagen Golf R
1 trim · 2 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$40,395 – $41,495
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
5 / 5 overall
Source: NHTSA
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MSRP by trim
$40,395
Starting MSRP
Purchase information
Based on 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation
Total price (2.0T w/DCC and Navigation MSRP)
$40,395
Typical monthly
$800/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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2.0T w/DCC and Navigation
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $40,395 – $41,495
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 52.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 2.0T w/DCC and Navigation2 configurations |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $40,395 – $41,495 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/29 |
| Horsepower | 288 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 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
- gas
- Fuel type
- premium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- I4
- Displacement
- 2 L
- Horsepower
- 288 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- all wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Doors
- 5
- Seating
- 5
- Length
- 168.4 in
- Width
- 70.8 in
- Height
- 56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 103.5 in
- Ground clearance
- 4.8 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 22.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- 52.7 cu ft
- Max payload
- 959 lbs
- Curb weight
- 3,300 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 24
- City MPG
- 21
- Highway MPG
- 29
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | |
| Engine type | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 288 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 |
| Seating | 5 |
| Length | 168.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in |
| Capacity & weight | |
| Cargo capacity | 22.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 52.7 cu ft |
| Max payload | 959 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,300 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | |
| Combined MPG | 24 |
| City MPG | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 29 |