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2019 Volkswagen Golf R

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is a compact car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.

2019 Volkswagen Golf R
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Combined MPG
32
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$46,000
Recalls
2

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Model year2019
Vehicle classCompact Car

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement1.4 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG29
Highway MPG37
Combined MPG32
CO₂ tailpipe276 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Golf32 MPG combined
Golf32 MPG combined
Golf R26 MPG combined
Golf R24 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City29 MPG
Highway37 MPG
Combined32 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Golf R32 MPG
Class average31.6 MPG

About 1% more efficient than the Golf R's class average.

Est. monthly payment
$810/mo
Amount financed
$41,400
Total interest
$7,202
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5-year fuel cost
$6,281

$1,256/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG32
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Cost to own

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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (2)

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER21V321000 · 2021-05-05

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS22V815000 · 2022-10-31

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

    Remedy: Dealers will update the TPMS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Audi) 45J7, and (VW) 45J6 and 45J8.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 37 highway).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R reliable?

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R costs roughly $1,256 per year to fuel, or about $6,281 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2019 Volkswagen Golf R is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC