2016 Volkswagen Golf R specifications

2016 Volkswagen Golf R data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2630 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1541 mm 60.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1515 mm 59.6 inches
Length 4276 mm 168.3 inches
Width 1799 mm 70.8 inches
Height 1436 mm 56.5 inches
Ground clearance 122 mm 4.8 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 1489 kg 3283 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 55 litres 12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.32
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine code EA888
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1984 cc
(121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 82.5 × 92.8 mm
3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.89
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 296 PS (292 bhp) (218 kW)
at 5400 rpm
maximum torque 380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm)
at 1800 rpm
Specific output 109.8 kW/litre
149.2 ps/litre
147.2 bhp/litre
2.41 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 191.53 Nm/litre
2.31 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 9.6:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2406.9 kPa (349.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler Y
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
198.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
146.24 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
196.1 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.84 kg/kW
11.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 22/31/25 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km10.7/7.6/9.4 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre9.4/13.2/10.6 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG26.4/37.2/30.0 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG22.0/31.0/25.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.100
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7½J x 18
Wheel size rear 7½J x 18
Tyres front 225/40 R 18
Tyres rear 225/40 R 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 340 mm
Rear brake diameter 310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.91
Final drive ratio 3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID461527
Production total
Model code
Model family Golf 7
RAC rating 16.9
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2016 Volkswagen Golf R added 2016-03-12.
Last modified 2020-03-16.

Volkswagen Golf - Golf 7 models

5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1421 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1456 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1445 kg
5 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1477 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1389 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1419 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1376 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1398 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1396 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 213 PS 210 bhp 157 kW 1418 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1398 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1376 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1418 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1396 kg
5 door hatchback FF 1 117 PS 115 bhp 86 kW 1533 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1375 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTI -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1348 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1400 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 203 PS 200 bhp 149 kW 1373 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1515 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 162.0 CO2 1574 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1451 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 6A 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1472 kg
Volkswagen Golf GTE -
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1395 cm3/85.1cuin 204.0 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 35.0 CO2 1599 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 296 PS 292 bhp 218 kW 1515 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1598 cm3/97.5cuin 105 PS 104 bhp 77 kW 119.0 CO2 1410 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 122.0 CO2 1449 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1968 cm3/120.1cuin 184 PS 181 bhp 135 kW 109.0 CO2 1377 kg
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5 door hatchback FA 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 162.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door hatchback FA 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 149.0 CO2 1505 kg
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 149.0 CO2 1540 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 220 kW 256.0 CO2 1585 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 220 kW 168.0 CO2 1615 kg
Honda Civic Type R -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 310 PS 306 bhp 228 kW 170.0 CO2 1382 kg
Jaguar E-Pace -
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 9A 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 181.0 CO2 1894 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 9A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 173.0 CO2 1833 kg
5 door suv/​sports utility vehicle FA 9A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 173.0 CO2 1833 kg
5 door hatchback FA 7A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 306 PS 302 bhp 225 kW 167.0 CO2 1480 kg
Renault Megane RS -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 161.0 CO2 1407 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 155.0 CO2 1430 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 183.0 CO2 1494 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1798 cm3/109.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 176.0 CO2 1518 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 154.0 CO2 1395 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 154.0 CO2 1421 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 156.0 CO2 1395 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 154.0 CO2 1421 kg
Seat Leon Cupra 300 -
5 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 158.0 CO2 1395 kg
5 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 156.0 CO2 1421 kg
Seat Leon SC Cupra 280 -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 154.0 CO2 1375 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 280 PS 276 bhp 206 kW 149.0 CO2 1395 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 156.0 CO2 1375 kg
3 door hatchback FF 6A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 290 PS 286 bhp 213 kW 149.0 CO2 1395 kg
Seat Leon SC Cupra 300 -
3 door hatchback FF 6M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 158.0 CO2 1375 kg
3 door hatchback FF 7A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 153.0 CO2 1395 kg