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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 R

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf 2.0 R
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement1984 ccm (121.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power270.00 PS (199 kW or 266 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression9.8:1
Bore x stroke82.5 x 92.8 mm (3.2 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.7 seconds
0-60 miles5.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1867 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space350 litres (92 gallons)
Optional cargo space1305 litres (345 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Rack and pinion. Power assisted.
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1452 kg (3,201.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2016 kg (4,444.5 pounds)
Towing weight1404 kg (3,095.3 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1790 mm (70.5 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR36430
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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