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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R

20122026 · 38 trims available

At a Glance

GOLF R OVERVIEW

Year Range

2012–2026

Total Configurations

38

Best MyCar Score

72.5 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$33,990–$49,455

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2020s (2022–2026)
2010s (2012–2019)

Trim Levels

2026 CONFIGURATIONS

Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING GOLF R TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
w/Dynamic Chassis Control and NavigationHatchback25292$38,66069
BaseHatchback24288$39,56869
w/DCC and NavigationHatchback25292$39,92569
2.0T w/DCC and NavigationHatchback25290$40,64069
20th Anniversary EditionHatchback25315$45,79069
Black EditionHatchback25328$48,41571
Base, Base w/ DCC & Nav.HatchbackN/AN/AN/A
BaseHatchbackN/AN/AN/A73
w/ Euro Style PkgHatchbackN/AN/AN/A73

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A GOLF R

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$33,990$49,455
MPG (combined)22 combined26 combined
Horsepower256 HP328 HP
Seating5 passengers5 passengers
Body TypesHatchbackHatchback

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

2026

Average MyCar Score: 72 · 0 avg recalls

Years to Watch

None flagged

All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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