Introducing the 2026 Volkswagen Golf R, a sophisticated performance vehicle engineered for drivers who demand precision and capability.
- 2.0L TSI DOHC engine with 7-Speed DSG Automatic transmission and AWD
- harman/kardon® premium audio system with 9 speakers and SiriusXM
- Heated & actively ventilated front sport seats with perforated Nappa leather
- Panoramic power moonroof
- Navigation system with MIB3 Discover Pro
- Heads-Up Display
- Heated steering wheel and heated rear seats
- 19" 2-Tone Diamond-Turned R-Design alloy wheels
- Adaptive suspension with speed-sensing steering
- Exterior parking camera with rear view
- Electronic Stability Control and traction control
- Dual front zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning
- Auto High-beam headlights with front fog lights and delay-off function
- VW Car-Net Safe & Secure emergency communication system
- Remote keyless entry with security system
The 2026 Golf R combines dynamic engineering with refined interior appointments. Its all-wheel-drive system delivers confident handling in varied conditions, while the adaptive suspension adjusts to road surfaces for optimal comfort and control. The sport-tuned chassis and performance-oriented steering geometry provide responsive feedback that engages the driver.
Inside, the Golf R prioritizes comfort and technology integration. Heated and ventilated front seats wrapped in premium Nappa leather accommodate long drives with support designed for the R's spirited capability. The heated steering wheel and rear seats ensure passenger comfort in colder months. The panoramic moonroof floods the cabin with natural light and creates an open, airy environment.
Driver assistance and convenience features work seamlessly throughout the vehicle. The Heads-Up Display projects essential information onto the windshield, allowing you to keep your focus on the road. The navigation system with intuitive controls helps you reach your destination with confidence. Rain-sensing wipers activate automatically, while the rear window wiper clears visibility regardless of conditions.
Audio and connectivity reflect your expectation for quality. The harman/kardon® system with nine speakers delivers refined sound for music and SiriusXM content. Steering wheel-mounted audio controls let you manage entertainment without distraction. The dual-zone automatic climate system maintains your preferred temperature while accommodating passenger comfort.
Safety systems operate discreetly yet comprehensively. Four-wheel independent suspension combined with electronic stability control and traction control provide a secure foundation. Multiple airbags and a security system with panic alarm protect occupants. The VW Car-Net Safe & Secure emergency communication system offers peace of mind.
This 2026 Volkswagen Golf R achieves 22 city MPG and 31 highway MPG, balancing performance capability with practical efficiency. The combination of modern amenities, advanced safety technology, and purposeful engineering makes this Golf R ready for your next drive. Visit our showroom to experience the refinement and capability this vehicle delivers.
2026 Volkswagen Golf R 2.0T
- New
$51,736MSRP
$52,325Sale Price
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The overview
- Exterior Color
- Pure White
- Interior Color
- Tu
- Body/Seating
- Hatchback/5 seats
- Transmission
- 7-Speed DSG Automatic with Tiptronic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Engine
- 2.0L TSI DOHC
- VIN
- WVWJF7CD9TW280657
- Stock Number
- 222972
- Odometer
- 2 miles
The highlights
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Power moonroof
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Heads up display
- Auto high-beam headlights
The full specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: (ACC) Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system: VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Moonroof sunshade: manual
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power moonroof: Panoramic
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Adaptive suspension
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 235/35YR19.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 235/35YR19.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Sport suspension
- Tires: performance
- Wheel size: 19"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM with 360L
- Diversity antenna
- Primary LCD size: 12.9"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Wireless App-Connect (w/Apple CarPlay, Android Auto & MirrorLink)
- Speaker type: harman/kardon
- Speakers: 9
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless Phone Charger: Qi front
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 84 months/100,000miles
- Maintenance warranty: 24 months/20,000miles
- Powertrain warranty: 48 months/50,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 36 months/36,000miles
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Leather upholstery
- Manual passenger lumbar support
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Sport steering wheel
- Ventilated front seats
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: 4MOTION all-wheel
- Engine liters: 2.0L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 22mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 25mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 31mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 14.5gal.
- Horsepower: 328hp @ 5,600RPM
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Limited slip differential: electro-mechanical
- Manual-shift auto
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Recommended fuel: Premium Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
- Transmission: 7 speed automatic with auto-shift
- Variable valve control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Compression ratio: 9.60 to 1
- Curb weight: 1,570kg (3,461lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 82.5mm x 93.0mm (3.25" x 3.66")
- Engine displacement: 2.0 L
- Engine torque: 295 lb.-ft. @ 2,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,788mm (70.4")
- Exterior height: 1,466mm (57.7")
- Exterior length: 4,290mm (168.9")
- Front headroom: 978mm (38.5")
- Front hiproom: 1,356mm (53.4")
- Front legroom: 1,046mm (41.2")
- Front shoulder room: 1,420mm (55.9")
- GVWR: 2,060kg (4,542lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 5
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 977 L (34 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 564 L (20 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 2,602L (91.9 cu.ft.)
- Payload: 430kg (948lbs)
- Rear headroom: 968mm (38.1")
- Rear hiproom: 1,176mm (46.3")
- Rear legroom: 889mm (35.0")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,369mm (53.9")
- Turning radius: 6.0m (19.6')
- Wheelbase: 2,629mm (103.5")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Active Side Assist active
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Heads up display
- Lane departure: Lane Assist (Lane Keeping System) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Park Distance Control w/Park Assist front and rear
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Speed sensitive wipers
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking) mitigation
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Rear collision: Rear Traffic Alert mitigation
- Security system
- Tracker system: VW Car-Net Safe & Secure 5-year
- Traction control
Notes from the dealer
Peace of mind
Factory warranty
48 months/50,000miles from the vehicle's original in-service date
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4.0out of 5 overall- 5.0
golf r is amazing
by Daniel on 3/26/2026 2:30:43 PM
i think the golf r is an amazing performance hatch and i went to a drag strip and the results blew me away - 5.0
Todd Mc Review
by Brent Bump on 7/23/2025 7:42:57 PM
One of the reviews states they downgraded the options between the 24-25 model years. The owner seems to have purchased a 2025 Golf R with the "Euro Style Package", which " is designed for driving purists who want a heightened experience. We’ve removed weight by taking out the standard panoramic sunroof. We also added manually-adjustable front seats covered in grippy diamond-pattern fabric and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust that enhances acoustics." Please always do you research before purchasing any vehicle. - 5.0
Perfect car for me
by Dagot on 11/25/2023 11:11:20 PM
Dealers in my area are charging $5-7K over MSRP for the Golf R, putting it out of my reach. This is assuming you can put a deposit on a car that is "expected in" but not yet delivered. I worked with a dealer nearly 400 miles away in another state who offered a much better deal and made the drive worthwhile. As a long-time VW driver, I find this care a combination of great, understated looks, plenty fast, and well-equipped. All-wheel drive is a big plus in my part of the country. Yes, the infotainment system needs a knob because changing climate values requires interacting with the touch-screen, but it's not a deal-breaker. Just takes some getting used to. The car is perfect for daily errands and way too much fine on twisty and hilly roads. Since this is the last year for 6-speed transmissions, I'm happy to have bought a car I'm crazy about at a price that was more affordable.
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