2012 Volkswagen Golf R Golf 6 Technical Data

2012 Volkswagen Golf R Golf 6 

The Volkswagen Golf R is a 3 door hatchback-bodied car with a front positioned engine powering all four wheels. The Golf R is part of Volkswagen's Golf 6 model range. Powering the Volkswagen Golf R is a double overhead camshaft, 2 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 256 bhp (260 PS/191 kW) at 6000 rpm and 330 N·m (243 lb·ft/33.7 kgm) at 2400 rpm respectively. This power is supplied to the wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission. Its stated kerb weight is 1508 kg. Full specs



• Body type

  3 door hatchback with 4/5 seats

• Length

  4212 mm

• Weight

  1508 kg

• Engine type

  turbocharged petrol

• Engine size

  2 litre

• Cylinders

  4, Straight

• Power

  260 PS / 256 bhp / 191 kW @ 6000 rpm

• Torque

  330 Nm / 243 ft.lb / 33.7 kgm @ 2400 rpm

• Economy

  19/27 US MPG EPA city/highway

2012 Volkswagen Golf R specifications

sections pictures dimensions & weights performance fuel consumption more bodywork aerodynamics Powertrain chassis general 2012 Volkswagen Golf R data

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bodywork
Body type	4/5 seater hatchback
Number of doors	3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2578 mm	101.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1534 mm	60.4 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1514 mm	59.6 inches
Length	4212 mm	165.8 inches
Width	1786 mm	70.3 inches
Height	1461 mm	57.5 inches
Ground clearance	127 mm	5 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.63
Kerb weight	1508 kg	3325 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	55 litres	12.1 [14.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Volkswagen
Engine code	EA113
Cylinders	Straight 4
Capacity	2 litre1984 cc(121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82.5 × 92.8 mm 3.25 × 3.65 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.89
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	260 PS (256 bhp) (191 kW)at 6000 rpm
maximum torque	330 Nm (243 ft·lb) (33.7 kgm)at 2400 rpm
Specific output	96.2 kW/litre130.8 ps/litre 129 bhp/litre2.11 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	166.33 Nm/litre 2.01 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction	cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
sump	wet sumped
compression ratio	9.8:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2090.2 kPa (303.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	496 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor	1 Borg-Warner K04 turbocharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 172.12 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 PS/kg 126.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 169.76 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.17 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.9 kg/kW 13.2 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	19/27 US MPG EPA city/highway
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	12.4/8.7 l/100km city/highway
km/litre	8.1/11.5 km/l city/highway
UK MPG	22.8/32.4 UK MPG city/highway
US MPG	19.0/27.0 US MPG city/highway
Carbon dioxide emissions
	Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	transverse
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	3.010
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7½J x 18
Wheel size rear	7½J x 18
Tyres front	225/40 R 18 92H
Tyres rear	225/40 R 18 92H
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	345 mm
Rear brake diameter	310 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.91
Final drive ratio	3.27
general
Carfolio.com ID	284955
Production total
Model code
Model family	Golf 6
RAC rating	16.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2012 Volkswagen Golf R added 2012-09-29. Last modified 2020-02-02.

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