Petrol

2015 Volkswagen Golf R

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf R is a hatchback. It has a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 228 hp (170 kW), with a 6-speed automated manual and all-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 4.9 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).

2015 Volkswagen Golf R
2015
Year
2,000 cc
Engine
228 hp
Power
Automatic (AM-S6)
Trans.
Petrol
Fuel

SPECS

Make Volkswagen Model Golf R
Year 2015 Version / Trim Volkswagen 2015 Golf R
Body Style Hatchback Doors 4
Seats 5 Ext. Colour Lapiz Blue Metallic, Deep Black Pearl, Oryx White Pearl, Pure White, Tornado Red, Carbon Steel Gray Metallic
Steering LHD / RHD Manufactured In Germany
Drive All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Transmission Automatic (AM-S6)
Engine 2.0L 4-cyl Turbo Engine Size 2,000 cc
Power 228 hp / 170 kW Torque 350 Nm / 258 lb-ft
0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) 4.9 sec Top Speed 155 mph (249 km/h)
Fuel Economy 23 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
Wheelbase 2,637 mm Kerb Weight 1,545 kg (3,406 lb)

HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2015 HATCHBACKS

Compared with other 2015 hatchbacks in our database, its 228 hp is 15% more than the average 2015 hatchback (198 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 3.2 seconds quicker than average, and it is 12% heavier than the typical hatchback.

2015 Volkswagen Golf RAverage 2015 hatchbacksDifference
Power 228 hp 198 hp (16 cars) +15%
Torque 350 Nm 274 Nm (16 cars) +28%
0–60 mph 4.9 s 8.1 s (16 cars) -40%
Top speed 155 mph 121 mph (16 cars) +28%
Kerb weight 1,545 kg 1,383 kg (17 cars) +12%
Engine size 2,000 cc 2,000 cc (14 cars) —

Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.

CLOSEST RIVALS

Other 2015 hatchbacks with similar power to the 2015 Volkswagen Golf R.

CarPower0–60 mphKerb weight
2015 Volkswagen Golf R 228 hp 4.9 s 1,545 kg
2015 Hyundai Veloster 201 hp 9.0 s 1,246 kg
2015 Nissan Juke 188 hp 9.0 s 1,285 kg
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OTHER YEARS OF THE VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

FEATURES

Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Power Front Seats
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless Phone Charging
Navigation System
Digital Instrument Cluster
Premium Audio
ABS
Electronic Stability Control
Traction Control
Airbags (Multiple)
Automatic Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Adaptive Cruise Control
Reverse Camera
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Alloy Wheels
LED Headlights
Fog Lights
Keyless Entry
Push-Button Start
Spare Tyre