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Used 2022 Volkswagen Golf R Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Golf R comes in one fully loaded trim. The only choice you need to make is between the standard six-speed manual transmission and the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Feature highlights include:

Golf R
Comes standard with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (315 hp and either 280 lb-ft of torque with the manual or 295 lb-ft with the automatic)
  • All-wheel-drive system with rear-axle torque vectoring
  • Adaptive suspension system
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires
  • Golf R-specific grille, bumpers, badging, side trim & exterior cladding
  • Chrome quad exhaust tips
  • Automatic adaptive LED headlights (swivel as you turn the steering wheel for better illumination in curves)
  • Keyless entry with push-button start
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Heated and ventilated leather front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Three-zone climate control
  • Adjustable ambient interior lighting

Tech features include:

  • Nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • 10-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

The Golf R also comes with Volkswagen's IQ.Drive suite of advanced driver aids that bundles:

  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Golf R back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Volkswagen and the car in front; enhanced stop-and-go functionality with automatic transmission only)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)

Which Golf R trim does Edmunds recommend?

You don't have to waste any time deciding which Golf R is right for you because there's just one trim level. As much as we'd like to recommend the manual transmission, we advise that you get the optional seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for its lightning-quick gear changes and intelligent shift programming.

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Columbus, OH
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Golf R Base
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
standard
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
315 hp @ 5,900 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/35R19
Wheel size
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 28 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
290 / 406 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
39.3 ft.
Curb weight
3,417 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.7 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.4 in.
Height
57.7 in.
Length
168.9 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
19.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
34.5 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.5 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
Rear Head Room
38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$49,960
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.67
Depreciation
$13,851
Financing
$6,276
Taxes & Fees
$2,492
Fuel
$14,261
Insurance
$4,396
Maintenance
$5,632
Repairs
$3,052
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Colors

Interior
Titan Black w/Blue Accents, premium leather
Exterior
Pure White
Deep Black Pearl
Lapiz Blue Metallic