The standard features of the Volkswagen Golf R Base include 2.0L I-4 256hp engine intercooled turbo, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), navigation system, side seat mounted airbags, Side Curtain Protection curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, Climatronic automatic air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and a 4MOTION all-wheel drive.

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Specifications

• Powertrain
• Entertainment Features
• Seats and Trim
• Warranty
• Suspension/Handling
• Convenience Features
• Specs and Dimensions
• Body Exterior
• Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation
• Safety and Security

• Engine litres - 2.0
• Compressor - intercooled turbo
• Cylinder configuration - I-4
• Horsepower - 256hp @ 4,300RPM
• Torque - 243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM
• Number of valves - 16
• Variable valve control
• Engine location - front
• Recommended fuel - premium unleaded
• Transmission - 6 speed manual
• Drive type - 4MOTION all-wheel drive
• Fuel economy city - 10.9L/100 km
• Fuel economy highway - 7.5L/100 km
• Fuel tank capacity - 55.0L

• AM/FM radio
• CD player
• MP3 decoder
• DVD-Audio
• Internal memory capacity (GB) - 20 GB
• Radio data system
• Steering wheel mounted audio controls
• Speakers - 8
• Wireless phone connectivity
• 1st row LCD monitors - 1
• Diversity antenna

• Max seating capacity - 5
• Front seats - bucket
• Power driver seat
• Power passenger seat
• Front centre armrest
• Heated front seats
• Rear seats - bench
• Split folding rear seat
• Rear seat centre armrest
• Leather upholstery
• Leather shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Sport steering wheel

• Basic warranty - 48 months/80,000km
• Powertrain warranty - 60 months/100,000km
• Corrosion perforation warranty - 144 months/ unlimited distance
• Roadside assistance coverage - 48 months/80,000km

• Four wheel independent suspension
• Sport suspension
• Front anti-roll bar
• Rear anti-roll bar
• Power steering
• Speed-sensing steering
• Alloy wheels
• Front tires - 225/40HR18.0
• Rear tires - 225/40HR18.0
• Wheel size - 18"
• Tires - performance

• Air conditioning
• Automatic temperature control
• Front dual zone A/C
• Power moonroof
• Speed control
• Power windows
• 1-touch down
• 1-touch up
• Remote keyless entry
• Illuminated entry
• Tilt steering wheel
• Telescoping steering wheel
• Driver vanity mirror
• Passenger vanity mirror
• Navigation system
• Front beverage holders
• Rear beverage holders
• Overhead console
• Driver door bin
• Passenger door bin
• Rear door bins

• Engine displacement - 2.0 L
• Engine horsepower - 256hp @ 4,300RPM
• Engine torque - 243 lb.-ft. @ 2,400RPM
• Engine bore x stroke - 82.5mm x 92.8mm (3.25" x 3.65")
• Compression ratio - 9.80 to 1
• Payload - 554kg (1,221lbs)
• Exterior length - 4,212mm (165.8")
• Exterior body width - 1,786mm (70.3")
• Exterior height - 1,461mm (57.5")
• Wheelbase - 2,578mm (101.5")
• Turning radius - 5.5m (17.9')
• Front legroom - 1,046mm (41.2")
• Rear legroom - 901mm (35.5")
• Front headroom - 998mm (39.3")
• Rear headroom - 979mm (38.5")
• Front shoulder room - 1,389mm (54.7")
• Rear shoulder room - 1,340mm (52.8")
• Passenger volume - 2,631L (92.9 cu.ft.)
• Interior cargo volume - 413 L (15 cu.ft.)
• Interior maximum cargo volume - 1,300 L (46 cu.ft.)

• Number of doors - 4
• Power door mirrors
• Heated door mirrors
• Turn signal indicator mirrors
• Spoiler
• Bumpers - body-colour

• High intensity discharge headlights
• Front fog lights
• Variably intermittent wipers
• Rear window wiper
• Rear window defroster
• Front reading lights
• Rear reading lights
• Tachometer
• Compass
• Outside temperature display
• Trip computer

• 4 wheel disc brakes
• ABS brakes
• Brake assist
• Dual front impact airbags
• Dual front side impact airbags
• Overhead airbag
• Panic alarm
• Ignition disable
• Security system
• Electronic stability
• Traction control
• Anti-whiplash front head restraints

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