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    2017 Volkswagen Golf R Pricing and Spec

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    $35,700

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R is an all-wheel drive five-door hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 182nd July 2017 classified as a AU MY18. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $35,700.

    The Volkswagen Golf is an all-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L TURBO 4 engine that has 213 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 380 Nm of torque (at 1850 rpm) via a Seven-speed Auto Direct Shift. Volkswagen claims the Golf R uses 8L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 166g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 688km per full tank.

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1442mm (56.8 inches) in height, 4264mm (167.9 inches) in length, 1799mm (70.8 inches) in width with a 2620mm (103.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1435kg (3163.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R comes standard with 235/35 R19 front tyres and 235/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimitedkm warranty.

    The 2017 Volkswagen Golf R has a 142mm ground clearance

    The Volkswagen Golf has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the RH Door Apert. on Lower B-Pill. An example VIN number would be similar to WVWZZZAUZD*123456.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Fun
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    55 L688 km
    5D HATCHBACK
    petrol
    2.0L
    ALL WHEEL DRIVE
    7 AT
    5
    5

    Dimensions

    1442mm
    1799mm
    4264mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)1984
    Size (L)2.0L
    InductionTURBO 4
    CamshaftVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power213kW
    Power RPM5400
    Torque380Nm
    Torque RPM1850
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio9.3

    Transmission7 SP AUTO DIRECT SHIFT
    Final Gear Ratio0
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismRACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED
    DriveALL WHEEL DRIVE

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)8
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)8.9
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)6.2
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel TypePREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL
    e10 Compatibleunknown
    CO2 Combined166
    CO2 Urban204
    CO2 Extra Urban144

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC
    Tyre Front235/35 R19
    Tyre Rear235/35 R19
    Front Rim Size8x19
    Rear Rim Size8x19

    Vehicle Height (mm)1442
    Vehicle Length (mm)4264
    Vehicle Width (mm)1799
    Ground Clearance (mm)142
    Wheelbase (mm)2620
    Turning Circle (m)10.9
    Unladen Weight (kg)1435
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)0
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)0
    Track Front-
    Track Rear-
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)0
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)0

    Compliance Plate LocationRH Door Apert. on Lower B-Pill
    Country Of OriginGERMANY
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15
    Service Interval Months12
    VIN LocationDriver Side Inner Guard
    VIN NumberWVWZZZAUZD*123456
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2018-02-28

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEURO 6