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2013 Golf R
Technical Specifications

ENGINE

 

 

 

Type 

Bore

3.25 in

82.5 mm

Stroke

3.65 in

92.8 mm

Displacement

121 cu in

1984 cc

Compression Ratio

9.8:1

Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm

256 @ 6000

Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm

243 @ 2400

Fuel Requirement

ENGINE DESIGN

Arrangement

Front mounted, transverse

Cylinder block

Cast iron

Crankshaft

Forged steel, five main bearings

Cylinder head

Aluminum alloy, crossflow

Valvetrain

DRIVETRAIN

Driven wheels

4Motion permanent all-wheel-drive system with Haldex

®

 center differential

Transmission Gear Ratios:1

1st

3.36

2nd

2.09

3rd

1.47

4th

1.09

5th

1.10

6th

0.91

Reverse 3.99
Final I

4.24

Final II

3.27

CAPACITIES

Fuel Tank

14.5 gal

55 L

STEERING

Type
Turns (lock to lock)

3.01

Turning Circle (curb to curb)

35.8 ft

10.9 m 

Ratio

15.6:1

INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE

EPA Class

Compact

Seating Capacity

Five

Passenger Volume 2D/4D

93.5 / 92.9 cu ft

Cargo Volume 2D/4D

14.8 / 14.6 cu ft

Front 

Rear

Volume 2D/4D

51.1 / 51.2 cu ft

42.4 / 41.7 cu ft

Headroom (in/mm)

39.3/998

38.5/979

Shoulder room (in/mm) 2D

54.5/1385

53.6/1362

Shoulder room (in/mm) 4D

54.7/1389

52.8/1340

Legroom (in/mm)

41.2/1046

35.5/901

BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Type
Body Material 

Steel stampings

Front Suspension

Rear Suspension

Brakes

Anti-Lock Braking System

Stability Control 

Parking Brake

Mechanical

Wheels/Tires

225/40 R18 92H all-season tires

Golf R

2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V, 
turbocharged/intercooled, TSI

(188 kW @ 6000)
(330 Nm @ 2400)

Premium unleaded recommended

Double overhead camshaft, belt driven, four valves 
per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters, 
variable intake timing

Rack and pinion: electric power assist

Unitary construction

Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, 
telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-
roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 13.6 x 1.2-in vented 
front discs and 12.2 x 0.9-in vented rear discs

18-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels

Standard, all four wheels, three-channel 
with electronic brake pressure 
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control 
(ESC)

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