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)
