These are standard specifications for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 7 Automatic DSG
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD (standard), Front Wheel |
| 4Motion | |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitary construction |
| Production Years for Series : | 2008 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $40,395-41,495 |
| Weight : | 2972 lbs | 1348.077 kg |
| MPG City : | 25 |
| MPG Highway : | 34 |
| Combined MPG : | 28.00 |
Performance
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.32 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 288 HP (211.968 KW) @ 5400 RPM |
| Torque : | 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 93 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.6:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Aluminum Alloy |
| Crankshaft : | Forged steel, five main bearings |
6 Manual , 7 Automatic DSG
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.36 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.09 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.48 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.09 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.1 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.91 |
Production Figures
| Total Volkswagen Production for 2019 : | 363,322 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf R | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V815000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.' |
| Consequence | An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V321000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. |
| Consequence | Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V815000 |
| Summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems.' |
| Consequence | An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi?s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2019 Volkswagen Golf R FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a wheelbase size of 103.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have?A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has 38.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have?A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R was a Hatchback Sedan.Q: How much did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R had an MSRP of $40,395 - $$41,495 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 2019? A: Volkswagen produced 363,322 automobiles in 2019.Q: What engine did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have? A: The engine powering the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 288 HP (211.968 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 7 speed Automatic DSG.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a wheelbase size of 103.60 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a length of 168.00 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has a width of 70.50 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have?A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has 38.40 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have?A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R has legroom of 41.20 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R was a Hatchback Sedan.Q: How much did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R had an MSRP of $40,395 - $$41,495 (USD).Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 2019? A: Volkswagen produced 363,322 automobiles in 2019.Q: What engine did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have? A: The engine powering the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1984 cc | 121.1 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 288 HP (211.968 KW) @ 5400 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 1800 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R have? A: The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 7 speed Automatic DSG.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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