Accordingly, the three-door model has a starting price from $33,990. The Sunroof and Navigation models start at $35,490 for the two-door and $36,090 for the four-door, not including destination and handling fees.
The new Golf R is equipped by a 2.0-liter TSI engine with 256 hp and 243 lb-ft of torque. Power is transferred to all four wheels through a 6-speed manual gearbox and VW's 4Motion system, allowing the American model to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in less than six seconds and hit a top speed of209 km/h.
For reference, the European model: 270 hp and 258 lb-ft, accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 5.7 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
The Golf R comes with an EPA estimated efficiency of 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
For reference, the European model: 270 hp and 258 lb-ft, accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 5.7 seconds and hit a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
The Golf R comes with an EPA estimated efficiency of 19 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.
