2023 Volkswagen Golf R
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$44,740 – $46,190
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$44,740
Typical monthly
$886/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-12). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $44,740 – $45,540
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/28
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 34.5
- Max towing
- —
20th Anniversary Edition
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $45,390 – $46,190
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 20/28
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 34.5
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | 20th Anniversary Edition2 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $44,740 – $45,540 | $45,390 – $46,190 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 20/28 | 20/28 |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 315 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 34.5 | 34.5 |
| 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
- Basegas20th Anniversary Editiongas
- Fuel type
- Basepremium unleaded (recommended)20th Anniversary Editionpremium unleaded (recommended)
- Cylinders
- BaseI420th Anniversary EditionI4
- Displacement
- Base2 L20th Anniversary Edition2 L
- Horsepower
- Base315 hp20th Anniversary Edition315 hp
- Torque
- Base280 lb-ft20th Anniversary Edition280 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manual20th Anniversary Edition6-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Baseall wheel drive20th Anniversary Editionall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchback20th Anniversary EditionHatchback
- Doors
- Base520th Anniversary Edition5
- Seating
- Base520th Anniversary Edition5
- Length
- Base168.9 in20th Anniversary Edition168.9 in
- Width
- Base70.4 in20th Anniversary Edition70.4 in
- Height
- Base57.7 in20th Anniversary Edition57.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base103.5 in20th Anniversary Edition103.5 in
- Ground clearance
- Base4.7 in20th Anniversary Edition4.7 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base19.9 cu ft20th Anniversary Edition19.9 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base34.5 cu ft20th Anniversary Edition34.5 cu ft
- Max payload
- Base926 lbs20th Anniversary Edition926 lbs
- Curb weight
- Base3,404 lbs20th Anniversary Edition3,404 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 gal20th Anniversary Edition14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base2320th Anniversary Edition23
- City MPG
- Base2020th Anniversary Edition20
- Highway MPG
- Base2820th Anniversary Edition28
| Spec | Base | 20th Anniversary Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 315 hp | 315 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 | 168.9 in | 168.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.4 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 103.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 19.9 cu ft | 19.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 34.5 cu ft | 34.5 cu ft |
| Max payload | 926 lbs | 926 lbs |
| Curb weight | 3,404 lbs | 3,404 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 23 | 23 |
| City MPG | 20 | 20 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 28 |