2016 Volkswagen Golf R Trim Level | Compare Hatchback

MSRP Range: $35,650 - $38,995

Trim Comparison

Price

36750
38995
35650
37895

Body type name

Hatchback
Hatchback
Hatchback
Hatchback

Doors

4
4
4
4

Drivetrain name

AWD
AWD
AWD
AWD

Engine name

2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.

Horse power

292
292
292
292

Engine Name

2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.
2.0L Turbo I4 292hp 280ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4
4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Turbo
Turbo
Turbo

Bore

3.25
3.25
3.25
3.25

Compression

9.6
9.6
9.6
9.6

Displacement

2
2
2
2

Stroke

3.65
3.65
3.65
3.65

Valve timing

VVT
VVT
VVT
VVT

Max hp

292 @5400
292 @5400
292 @5400
292 @5400

Max torque

280 @1800
280 @1800
280 @1800
280 @1800

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC
DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16
16
16

Transmission Name

6-Speed Double Clutch
6-Speed Double Clutch
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Manual

Transmission Style

Double Clutch
Double Clutch

Fuel type

Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline

Combined MPG

25
25
25
25

Highway MPG

30
30
31
31

City MPG

23
23
22
22

Fuel quality

91
91
91
91

Fuel induction

DI
DI
DI
DI

4WD type

full time
full time
full time
full time

Front shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas

Front spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

gas
gas
gas
gas

Rear spring type

coil
coil
coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

independent
independent
independent
independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link

Suspension control

electronic
electronic

Length

168.4
168.4
168.4
168.4

Wheelbase

103.5
103.5
103.5
103.5

Height

56.5
56.5
56.5
56.5

Ground Clearance

4.8
4.8
4.8
4.8

Width

70.8
70.8
70.8
70.8

Front Track Width

60.7
60.7
60.7
60.7

Rear Track Width

59.7
59.7
59.7
59.7

Interior Volume

116.3
116.3
116.3
116.3

Cargo Volume

22.8
22.8
22.8
22.8

Passenger Volume

93.5
93.5
93.5
93.5

Cargo Volume All Rear Seats Down

52.7
52.7
52.7
52.7

Max Payload

996
996
988
988

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

4409
4409
4343
4343

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000
4001-5000

Curb Weight

3362
3362
3305
3305

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5
14.5
14.5
14.5

Head Room 1st Row

38.4
38.4
38.4
38.4

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

38.1
38.1
38.1
38.1

Shoulder Room 1st Row

55.9
55.9
55.9
55.9

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

53.9
53.9
53.9
53.9

Leg Room 1st Row

41.2
41.2
41.2
41.2

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

35.6
35.6
35.6
35.6

Standard Seating

5
5
5
5

Max Seating

5
5
5
5

Seating Rows

2
2
2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
18.0
18.0
18.0

Front Tire Description

225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H

Rear Tire Description

225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H
225/40R18 H

Front Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5
18.0 x 7.5

Front Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

Rear Wheel Width

7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5

Tire Type

Summer Performance
Summer Performance
Summer Performance
Summer Performance

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000
60/60000
60/60000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

36/36000
36/36000
36/36000
36/36000

Antenna

diversity
diversity
diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, jack, USB
Bluetooth, jack, memory card slot, USB
Bluetooth, jack, USB
Bluetooth, jack, memory card slot, USB

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
yes
yes
yes

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration
app marketplace integration

Infotainment screen size

6.5 in.
6.5 in.
6.5 in.
6.5 in.

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Smart device app compatibility

Car-Net
Car-Net
Car-Net
Car-Net

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Air filtration

yes
yes
yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual
dual
dual

Rear vents

second row
second row
second row
second row

Clock

yes
yes
yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes
yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer
tachometer
tachometer

Multi-function display

yes
yes
yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes
yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low fuel level, low oil pressure, maintenance due

Driver seat

heated
heated
heated
heated

Driver seat power adjustments

12, height, lumbar, reclining
12, height, lumbar, reclining
12, height, lumbar, reclining
12, height, lumbar, reclining

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

sport bucket
sport bucket
sport bucket
sport bucket

Passenger seat

heated
heated
heated
heated

Passenger seat manual adjustments

8, height, lumbar
8, height, lumbar
8, height, lumbar
8, height, lumbar

Rear seat folding

split
split
split
split

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

leather
leather
leather
leather

Armrests

rear center folding with pass-thru
rear center folding with pass-thru
rear center folding with pass-thru
rear center folding with pass-thru

Floor mat material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor material

carpet
carpet
carpet
carpet

Floor mats

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Shift knob trim

leather
leather
leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather
leather
leather

Assist handle

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Capless fuel filler system

yes
yes
yes
yes

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

4
4
4
4

Power outlet(s)

12V cargo area, 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V front
12V cargo area, 12V front

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button
lockout button
lockout button

Push-button start

yes
yes
yes
yes

Reading lights

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

Rearview mirror

auto-dimming
auto-dimming
auto-dimming
auto-dimming

Steering wheel

yes
yes
yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, paddle shifter, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, multi-function, phone, voice control

Storage

cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, cooled compartment, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, cooled compartment, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, cooled compartment, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, cooled compartment, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder

Door handle color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Exhaust

quad tip
quad tip
quad tip
quad tip

mirror color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Grille color

black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents
black with chrome accents

Mirror color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color
body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
yes
yes
yes

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, HID/Xenon, self-leveling
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, HID/Xenon, self-leveling
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, HID/Xenon, self-leveling
auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, cornering, HID/Xenon, self-leveling

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes
yes
yes

Wheels

alloy
alloy
alloy
alloy

Front wipers

rain sensing
rain sensing
rain sensing
rain sensing

Liftgate window

fixed
fixed
fixed
fixed

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse
safety reverse

Rear wiper

with washer
with washer
with washer
with washer

Spare tire mount location

rear
rear
rear
rear

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual
dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front
front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear
front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes
yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes
yes
yes

Child safety door locks

yes
yes
yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system
LATCH system

Rear view camera

yes
yes
yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front
front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point
3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front
front
front
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front
front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes
yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes
yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes
yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes
yes
yes