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Volkswagen Golf R

The Volkswagen Golf R appears in the database for 11 model years, from 2012 to 2026. Combined fuel consumption improved from 10.7 l/100km in 2012 to 9.4 l/100km in 2026. Fuel: Premium Gasoline. NHTSA recorded recalls in 5 of these model years.

Volkswagen Golf R
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Model years2012–202611 years in the database
Versions listed18
Combined economy9.1–10.7 l/100kmbest: 9.1 l/100km (2019)
Kerb weight1,508–1,785 kg
Years with recalls5 of 11most: 4 in 2018

Fuel economy by year

Combined consumption, l/100 km. Lower is better.

10.79.12012: 10.7 l/100km2013: 10.7 l/100km2016: 9.4 l/100km2017: 9.4 l/100km2018: 9.4 l/100km2019: 9.1 l/100km2022: 10.2 l/100km2023: 9.1 l/100km2024: 10.2 l/100km2025: 9.4 l/100km2026: 9.4 l/100km20122026

Year by year

YearVersionsEngineCombinedCO2WeightRecallsNCAP
202611,984 cc9.4 l/100km216.9 g/km1,784.9 kg——
202511,984 cc9.4 l/100km216.9 g/km1,784.9 kg1—
202421,984 cc10.2 l/100km237.4 g/km1,784.9 kg1—
202321,984 cc9.1 l/100km213.1 g/km1,784.9 kg——
202221,984 cc10.2 l/100km237.4 g/km1,550 kg——
201922,000 cc9.1 l/100km213.1 g/km—25
201821,984 cc9.4 l/100km220 g/km1,540.4 kg45
201721,984 cc9.4 l/100km220 g/km1,540.4 kg—5
201621,984 cc9.4 l/100km220 g/km1,540.4 kg45
201312,000 cc10.7 l/100km249.2 g/km1,508 kg——
201212,000 cc10.7 l/100km251 g/km———

Other Volkswagen models

Sources

  • S2 NHTSA Safety Ratings (NCAP) PD-USGov
  • S21 Transport Canada Vehicle Specifications OGL-Canada
  • S3 NHTSA Recalls PD-USGov
  • S4 NHTSA Complaints PD-USGov
  • S7 FuelEconomy.gov PD-USGov
  • S9 EPA Light-Duty Test Data PD-USGov

Figures come from the datasets above for each model year. Verify against manufacturer documentation before relying on them.