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2020 Volkswagen Golf R

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf R is a compact car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA. No NHTSA recalls are on record for this model year.

2020 Volkswagen Golf R
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Combined MPG
32
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Starting price
$46,000
Recalls
0

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R
Model year2020
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 MPG35
Combined MPG32
CO₂ tailpipe280 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$1950

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Golf32 MPG combined
Golf31 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City29 MPG
Highway35 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

NHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.

Recalls (0)

No NHTSA recalls on record for this model year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2020 Volkswagen Golf R is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (29 city / 35 highway).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R reliable?

NHTSA has no recall campaigns on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R, which is a positive reliability signal. Always check for the latest updates before buying.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2020 Volkswagen Golf R?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Golf R?

The 2020 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