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    2012 Volkswagen Golf R Pricing and Spec

    From

    $49,990

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R is a four-wheel drive 5d Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 244th September 2011 classified as a Mk VI. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $49,990.

    The Volkswagen Golf is a four-wheel drive 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 2.0L 4 engine that has 188 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 2400 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual. Volkswagen claims the Golf R uses 8.7L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 201g of CO2. It has a 55L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 632km per full tank.

    The Volkswagen Golf measures 1461mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4212mm (165.8 inches) in length, 1785mm (70.3 inches) in width with a 2574mm (101.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1476kg (3254.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R comes standard with 225/40 ZR 92Y front tyres and 225/40 ZR 92Y rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.

    The 2012 Volkswagen Golf R has a undefinedmm ground clearance

    The Volkswagen Golf has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.

    Best For
    Family
    City driving
    Fun
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.7L / 100km
    55 L632 km
    5d Hatchback
    petrol
    2.0L
    4x4
    6 MT
    5
    5

    Dimensions

    1461mm
    1785mm
    4212mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeTURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
    Size (cc)1984
    Size (L)2.0L
    Cylinders4
    CamshaftDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder16
    Power188kW
    Power RPM6000
    Torque330Nm
    Torque RPM2400
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio-

    Transmission6 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Frontstrut
    Suspension Rearmulti-link
    Steering MechanismPOWER STEERING
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)8.7
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)11.9
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)6.8
    Tank Size (L)55
    Fuel Typepremium unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined201
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake FrontDISC - VENTILATED
    Brake RearDISC - VENTILATED
    Tyre Front225/40 ZR 92Y
    Tyre Rear225/40 ZR 92Y
    Front Rim Size7.5x18
    Rear Rim Size7.5x18

    Vehicle Height (mm)1461
    Vehicle Length (mm)4212
    Vehicle Width (mm)1785
    Ground Clearance (mm)-
    Wheelbase (mm)2574
    Turning Circle (m)0
    Unladen Weight (kg)1476
    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 Location-
    Country Of OriginGermany
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs15000
    Service Interval Months0
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2012-07-31

    ANCAP Rating5
    Euro Air Pollution StandardEU5
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