2022 Volkswagen Golf R trim levels explained
Base to top
$800
- 3 trims. $44,090 to $44,890.
- Base: 2.0T Manual AWD. Top: 2.0T DSG AWD.
- 3 more trims without a price.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T Manual AWD | $44,090 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 6-speed manual | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T 4Motion AWD | $44,090 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 7-speed automatic | 26 mpg | 5 |
| 2.0T DSG AWD | $44,890 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 315 hp | AWD | 7-speed manual | 23 mpg to 26 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD | Price N/A | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 241 hp | FWD | N/A | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
2.0T Manual to 2.0T: $0
2.0T Manual AWD $44,090 to 2.0T 4Motion AWD $44,090.
- MPG: 23 mpg to 26 mpg.
No equipment data.
2.0T to 2.0T DSG: +$800
2.0T 4Motion AWD $44,090 to 2.0T DSG AWD $44,890.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, $44,090.
- Not on any trim: a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, premium audio, remote start, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 2.0T 4Motion AWD |
|---|---|
| Leather seats | S |
| Heated front seats | S |
| Heated steering wheel | S |
| 360 camera | N |
| Blind spot warning | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N |
| Third row | N |
| Navigation | S |
| Premium audio | N |
| Remote start | N |
| Heated rear seats | S |
| Panoramic roof | N |
No equipment data: 2.0T Manual AWD, 2.0T DSG AWD, Golf GTI Autobahn Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI S Hatchback FWD, Golf GTI SE Hatchback FWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 315 hp.
- The best mpg: 2.0T 4Motion AWD, 26 mpg, $44,090.
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What this cannot tell you
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