Compare 2016 Volkswagen Golf R - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $35,650 | $36,300 | $36,395 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $34,225 | $34,848 | $34,393 |
| Destination | $820 | $995 | $900 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-radio Display |
| Compass | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather/aluminum |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | N/A | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpet Front | Carpet Front |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Fixed | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Delay | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Trunk Release | N/A | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather/piano Black | Leather/metal-look | Leather/aluminum |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 2-way Power | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | N/A | N/A | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Full Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | N/A | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | N/A | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Speakers | 8 | 6 | 9 Performance |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | 370W |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | VW Car-Net | Standard | 911 Assist |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | N/A |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Bi-Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam | High Intensity Low/high Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| LED Taillights | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 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 | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | PASS-Key III | SecuriLock |
| Lane Departure Warning | Lane Assist | N/A | N/A |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| 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) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Maintenance (24 Month/24,000 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 | GM TOTAL Warranty 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 | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | N/A | 24 Months/24,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Integrated Roof | Window Grid | Fixed |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Accents | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 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 W/tilt Down | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Sunroof | N/A | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40YR20.0 BSW Run-flat Performance | P235/50WR18.0 BSW AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 275/35YR20 | 275/40WR10 |
| Wheels | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum | 20" Silver Aluminum | 18" Machined W/painted Accents Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | N/A |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 6.2L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | OHV | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | N/A | 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 | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Ride Control | Optional | Magnetic Ride Control | Standard |
| Adaptive Suspension | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | StabiliTrak | AdvanceTrac |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | Optional | SelectShift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.24 | 3.73 | 3.31 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 168.4 " | 188.3 " | 188.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 70.8 " | 74.7 " | 75.4 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.5 " | 53.1 " | 54.4 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 6.2L V-8 | 5.0L V-8 |
| Horsepower | 292 @ 5,400 Rpm | 455 @ 6,000 Rpm | 435 @ 6,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 280 @ 1,800 Rpm | 455 @ 4,400 Rpm | 400 @ 4,250 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 22 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 15 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 31 Mpg | 25 Mpg | 25 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 5.9 Seconds | 4.7 Seconds | 4.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 14.3 Seconds | 12.8 Seconds | 12.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 114 Mph | 113 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 60 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 4.07/3.62 " | 3.63/3.65 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,305 Lbs. | 3,685 Lbs. | 3,705 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,343 Lbs. | N/A | 4,720 Lbs. |
| Payload | 988 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 " | 110.7 " | 107.1 " |
| Front Track | 60.7 " | 63.0 " | 62.3 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 62.9 " | 64.9 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | N/A | 18.9 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | N/A |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 43.9 " | 44.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.6 " | N/A | 30.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.4 " | 38.5 " | 37.6 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.1 " | N/A | 34.8 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 54.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 47.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 " | N/A | 56.3 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 53.9 " | N/A | 52.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 22.8 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 52.7 Cu.ft. | 9.1 Cu.ft. | 13.5 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | N/A | 84 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 16.0 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Average | Average | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.94 | $0.98 | $0.98 |
| Depreciation | $22,082 | $18,617 | $21,586 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,459 | $2,512 | $2,435 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,859 | $9,090 | $7,768 |
| Insurance | $6,437 | $7,637 | $7,818 |
| Maintenance | $2,741 | $4,231 | $3,011 |
| Repairs | $2,025 | $2,133 | $1,790 |
| Opportunity Costs | $804 | $900 | $853 |
| Total Cost | $47,190 | $48,974 | $48,972 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Driver's | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
