2013 Golf R
Technical Specifications
ENGINE
Type
Bore 3.25 in 82.5 mm
Stroke 3.65 in 92.8 mm
Displacement 121 cu in 1984 cc
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm
256 @ 6000
Maximum torque, lb-ft @ rpm 243 @ 2400
Fuel Requirement
ENGINE DESIGN
Arrangement Front mounted, transverse
Cylinder block Cast iron
Crankshaft Forged steel, five main bearings
Cylinder head Aluminum alloy, crossflow
Valvetrain
DRIVETRAIN
Driven wheels
4Motion permanent all-wheel-drive system with Haldex® center differential
Transmission Gear Ratios:1 1st 3.36
2nd 2.09
3rd 1.47
4th 1.09
5th 1.10
6th 0.91
CAPACITIES
Fuel Tank 14.5 gal 55 L
STEERING
Type
Turns (lock to lock) 3.01
Turning Circle (curb to curb) 35.8 ft 10.9 m
Ratio 15.6:1
INTERIOR VOLUME - SAE
EPA Class Compact
Seating Capacity Five
Passenger Volume 2D/4D 93.5 / 92.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume 2D/4D 14.8 / 14.6 cu ft
Front Rear
Volume 2D/4D 51.1 / 51.2 cu ft 42.4 / 41.7 cu ft
Headroom (in/mm) 39.3/998 38.5/979
Shoulder room (in/mm) 2D 54.5/1385 53.6/1362
Shoulder room (in/mm) 4D 54.7/1389 52.8/1340
Legroom (in/mm) 41.2/1046 35.5/901
BODY, CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Type
Body Material Steel stampings
Front Suspension
Rear Suspension
Brakes
Anti-Lock Braking System
Stability Control
Parking Brake Mechanical
Wheels/Tires
225/40 R18 92H all-season tires
2.0L inline four cylinder, 16V,
turbocharged/intercooled, TSI
Premium unleaded recommended
Double overhead camshaft, belt driven, four valves
per cylinder, maintenance-free hydraulic lifters,
variable intake timing
Rack and pinion: electric power assist
Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs,
telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-
roll bar
Power assisted, dual circuit, 13.6 x 1.2-in vented
front discs and 12.2 x 0.9-in vented rear discs
18-in x 7.5J aluminum-alloy wheels
Standard, all four wheels, three-channel
with electronic brake pressure
distribution
Standard Electronic Stability Control
(ESC)