Volkswagen Golf R
The Volkswagen Golf (Mk7) is a C-segment car manufactured by German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen. It is the seventh generation in the Golf series and the successor to the Golf Mk6, and was introduced in Berlin on 4 September 2012, before a public launch at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, with European sales beginning in November 2012 for the 2013 model year.
Wikipedia →Specs — 2026
ClassMidsize Cars
Engine2.0L · 4-cyl
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)
DriveAll-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
MPG22 city · 31 hwy
Annual Fuel Cost$3,200
5-Yr vs Avg New VehicleSpend $4,500
Tailpipe CO₂349 g/mi
EPA Fuel Economy Score5/10
EPA GHG Score5/10
FuelEconomy.gov estimates cover one available configuration; other trims may differ. Costs assume 15,000 miles/year, 55% city driving and source fuel prices. Five-year savings compare with an average new vehicle (gasoline operation for dual-fuel vehicles). CO₂ is tailpipe only. EPA scores run from 1–10; higher is better.
At a Glance
- Class
- C-segment
- Engine
- Otto engine, diesel engine
- Origin
- Germany
- Preceded by
- Volkswagen Golf Mk6
- Succeeded by
- Volkswagen Golf Mk8
- Weight
- 1,205 kg
- Length
- 4,255 mm
- Width
- 1,799 mm
- Height
- 1,452 mm
Source: Wikidata (CC0)
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