Hot hatch profile
Volkswagen Golf R DSG (2009)
DEPetrolAWD
Power270 PS
0-62 mph5.7 sec
Top speed155 mph
Power-to-weight173.9 bhp/tonne
Specifications
Overview
| Country of origin | DE |
|---|---|
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Production years | 2009-2013 |
| Chassis code | PQ35 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
Performance
| Power | 270 PS |
|---|---|
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Kerb weight | 1530 kg |
| Power-to-weight | 173.9 bhp/tonne |
| 0-62 mph | 5.7 sec |
| Top speed | 155 mph |
Powertrain
| Engine | 2.0-litre inline |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Induction type | Turbocharged |
Running Costs
| Insurance group | 37 |
|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 33 mpg |
| CO2 | 195 g/km |
| Price new | £32,067 in 2009 |
| Price new (inflation adjusted) | £51,730 (as at April 2026) |