Compare 2012 Volkswagen Golf R - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $33,990 | $34,495 | $33,710 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $32,631 | $33,039 | $31,059 |
| Destination | $770 | $795 | $795 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Mechanical | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| Air Compressor | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 2 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 8 Performance |
| Amplifier | Optional | Rockford Fosgate | 480W |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | SecuriLock |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | 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 (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st And 2nd Row Fixed Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/40HR18.0 BSW Performance AS | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver ENKEI Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | BREMBO 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | AdvanceTrac |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.24 | 4.69 | 3.31 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 165.8 " | 177.0 " | 188.1 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.3 " | 71.3 " | 73.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.5 " | 58.3 " | 55.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 256 @ 6,000 Rpm | 291 @ 6,500 Rpm | 412 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 243 @ 2,400 Rpm | 300 @ 4,000 Rpm | 390 @ 4,250 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 17 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 27 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.6 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | 4.6 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.7 Seconds | 13.9 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 92 Mph | 102 Mph | 113 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 61 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.63/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,325 Lbs. | 3,517 Lbs. | 3,483 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,542 Lbs. | N/A |
| Payload | 1,221 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 1,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 104.3 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.4 " | 60.8 " | 62.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.6 " | 60.8 " | 62.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 19.4 '' | 16.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .34 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.5 " | 42.4 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.5 " | 33.3 " | 29.8 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.6 " | 38.5 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 36.9 " | 34.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 " | 54.7 " | 55.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.6 " | 54.3 " | 51.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 15.3 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 46.0 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 13.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 83 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| Side - Barrier | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 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 | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | acceptable |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | marginal |
| 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 | 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 |
