• 2012 Golf R test numbers from Insideline - 14.4@97.2

                    
      		   
      Published on 05-29-2012 11:35 PM
      2 Comments Comments
      The Golf R is definitely a cool little hatch that attempts to fill the void left by the absence of the R32. The car has a 2.0 liter turbocharged inline-4 with a horsepower boost to 256. It also gets all wheel drive and a 6-speed manual. The 3407 pound curb weight is not terrible and the all wheel drive is not a huge weight penalty adding roughly 100 pounds. 14.4@97.2 by Insideline for the manual version is certainly respectable but a DSG would be quicker. We wish VW would offer the trans in the USA with the Golf R already.

      Vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R

      Odometer: 3,816
      Date: 4/24/2012
      Driver: Mike Monticello
      Price: $34,760 (base price)

      Specifications:
      Drive Type: Front engine, all-wheel drive
      Transmission Type: Six-speed manual
      Engine Type: Turbocharged inline-4
      Displacement (cc/cu-in): 1,984/121
      Redline (rpm): 6,500
      Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 256 @ 6,000
      Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): 243 @ 2,400
      Brake Type (front): 13.6-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers
      Brake Type (rear): 12.2-inch solid discs with single-piston sliding calipers
      Suspension Type(front): Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
      Suspension Type (rear): Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar
      Tire Size (front): 225/40R 18 (92H)
      Tire Size (rear): 225/40R 18 (92H)
      Tire Brand: Pirelli
      Tire Model: P Zero Nero All Season
      Tire Type: Asymmetrical all-season
      As tested Curb Weight (lb): 3,407

      Test Results:

      Acceleration
      0-30 (sec): 2.2 (3.1 w/ TC on)
      0-45 (sec): 4.0 (5.2 w/ TC on)
      0-60 (sec): 6.2 (7.8 w/ TC on)
      0-60 with 1-ft Rollout (sec): 6.0 (7.4 w/ TC on)
      0-75 (sec): 8.7 (10.3 w/ TC on)
      1/4-Mile (sec @ mph): 14.4 @ 97.2 (15.5 @ 95.2 w/ TC on)

      This article was originally published in forum thread: 2012 Golf R test numbers from Insideline - 14.4@97.2 started by Sticky View original post
      Comments 26 Comments
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 06-01-2012, 12:29 AM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by jspirate Click here to enlarge
        I like the tunability of the TSI. You can get a little more out of it...
        Conflicting opinions it seems but most people are saying this motor is crap for whatever reason.
      1. bmwtek's Avatar
        bmwtek - 06-01-2012, 03:18 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Sticky Click here to enlarge
        Good point. We really should just have the option.
        Yeah I agree. I still think this is a perfect daily. See 17 year olds aren't always douchers Sticky Click here to enlarge
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 06-01-2012, 03:22 PM
        Not always.
      1. jspirate's Avatar
        jspirate - 06-01-2012, 04:10 PM
        Well, I hate to quote Arin and come off like an APR fanboi, but here it is. Its just that simple.

        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by Arin@APR Click here to enlarge
        TSI, hands down.

        Less problems.

        More power.

        Cheaper to modify.
        LINK
      1. Sticky's Avatar
        Sticky - 06-01-2012, 05:00 PM
        Click here to enlarge Originally Posted by jspirate Click here to enlarge
        Well, I hate to quote Arin and come off like an APR fanboi, but here it is. Its just that simple.


        LINK
        You don't come off like a fanboy for that.
      1. fastgti69's Avatar
        fastgti69 - 06-01-2012, 08:27 PM
        I'm a fanboy, but that's only cause they're the $#@!.
      Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 12