The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R gets an updated R-tuned turbocharged engine with intercooler and FSI direct fuel injection that makes a thrilling 315 horsepower. The all-new VW Golf R’s 2.0L TSI 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine pairs with standard R-performance 4MOTION all-wheel drive with torque vectoring and the choice of either a standard 6-speed manual or available 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode.

Using the 6-speed manual transmission, the all-wheel-drive 2024 Volkswagen Golf R provides an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 20 city MPG, 28 highway MPG and 23 combined MPG. Adding the available 7-speed DSG automatic transmission increases gas mileage for the VW Golf R to an EPA-estimated 22 city MPG, 31 highway MPG and 25 combined MPG.

• EPA MPG: 20 city/28 highway/23 combined for Golf R with 4MOTION 2.0 TSI 6-speed manual transmission
• EPA MPG: 22 city/31 highway/25 combined for Golf R with 4MOTION 2.0 TSI 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is a midsize hatchback designed specifically for high-performance driving with the 4MOTION 2.0 TSI powertrain setup. For 2024, the all-new Volkswagen Golf R includes a fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons, regardless of whether you choose the 6-speed manual transmission or available 7-speed DSG automatic transmission. The 2024 VW Golf R’s fuel requirement is premium gas 91 AKI/95 RON.

• Fuel tank capacity of 14.5 gallons

The 2024 Volkswagen Golf R is powered by the 315-hp 2.0L TSI 16-valve DOHC turbo 4-cylinder engine as well as R-performance 4MOTION all-wheel drive with torque vectoring. For 2024, the all-new VW Golf R with the standard 6-speed manual transmission is expected to provide a total driving range of 290 city, 406 highway and 333.5 combined miles. Adding an available 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode on Golf R allows for up to 319 city, 449.5 highway and 362.5 combined miles of total driving range.

• Driving range: 290 city/406 highway/333.5 combined miles for Golf R with 6-speed manual transmission
• Driving range: 319 city/449.5 highway/362.5 combined miles for Golf R with 7-speed DSG automatic transmission with Tiptronic and Sport mode