Compare 2013 Volkswagen Golf R - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $34,195 | $34,195 | $33,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,827 | $32,827 | $30,954 |
| Destination | $795 | $795 | $895 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather/chrome | |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Fixed | |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Standard | |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | N/A | |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night | |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Power | |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Bucket | |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 6-way Power | |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver | |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt | |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed | |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leather | |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | |
| Speakers | 8 | 10 Infinity | |
| Amplifier | Optional | 360W | |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | |
| Navigation System | Optional | Standard | |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st Row | |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | Standard | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Maintenance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) | |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles | |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | |
| Grille Trim | Black | With Chrome Bar | |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | |
| Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P225/40YR19.0 BSW Summer Performance | |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/40YR19 | |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 19" Silver Aluminum | |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Aluminum | |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Rear-wheel | |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | |
| Sequential Shift Control | N/A | SHIFTRONIC | |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | |
| Axle Ratio | 4.24 | 3.73 | |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 182.3 " | |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 73.4 " | |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 54.5 " | |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 3.8L V-6 | |
| Horsepower | 256 @ 6,000 Rpm | 348 @ 6,400 Rpm | |
| Torque | 243 @ 2,400 Rpm | 295 @ 5,300 Rpm | |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 27 Mpg | |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.6 Seconds | 4.9 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.7 Seconds | 13.6 Seconds | |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 103 Mph | |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.78/3.43 " | |
| Curb Weight | 3,325 Lbs. | 3,563 Lbs. | |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,542 Lbs. | 4,343 Lbs. | |
| Payload | 1,118 Lbs. | N/A | |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 111.0 " | |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 63.0 " | |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 63.6 " | |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 18.7 '' | |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | .32 | |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 44.1 " | |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 " | 30.3 " | |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 39.2 " | |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 34.6 " | |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 56.0 " | |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 49.2 " | |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.5 " | 56.7 " | |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 52.8 " | |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 10.0 Cu.ft. | |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 17.2 Gal. | |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Roof Strength | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
