The Volkswagen Golf Mk6 R (2009) is a high-performance variant of the sixth-generation Golf. It was produced from 2009 to 2012 and features several distinctive modifications over its standard counterpart.
Engine
The Golf Mk6 R is powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, producing 222 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 249 Nm of torque at 1,800 rpm. This powerplant is shared with the previous generation's GTI model but features additional modifications such as an intercooler, sport exhaust system, and revised engine calibration.
Transmission and Drive
The Golf Mk6 R comes equipped with a six-speed manual transmission (DSG) or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It also offers front-wheel drive, ensuring agile handling characteristics.
Exterior and Interior Design
The exterior design of the Golf Mk6 R is characterized by its distinctive front bumper, complete with a black honeycomb grille, LED daytime running lights, and bi-xenon headlights. The rear receives a revised bumper with two exhaust outlets. Standard features include 18-inch aluminum wheels with 225/40 profile tires.
Inside, the vehicle boasts a sporty ambiance, highlighted by Recaro Contour seats in a black cloth finish with red stitching, as well as various R badging throughout the interior. It also includes a three-spoke leather steering wheel and a navigation system.
Safety Features
The Golf Mk6 R is equipped with an array of safety features, including six airbags (two front, two side, one head-protecting curtain airbag for both sides), electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), ISOFIX child seat fasteners, and a driver's knee airbag.
Dimensions
- Length: 4,238 mm
- Width: 1,808 mm
- Height: 1,490 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,578 mm
Performance Capabilities
- Top speed (electronically limited): 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration from 0 to 62 mph: 6.4 seconds (DSG) or 6.9 seconds (manual)
Colors and Packages
Available colors for the Golf Mk6 R include metallic shades like Flash Red, Reflex Blue, and Carbonatious White. The model also offers various standard packages such as a Sound Package, a Sunroof Package, and an additional Sound-Enhanced Amplifier that is part of the Sound Package.
Overall, the Volkswagen Golf Mk6 R (2009) represents a high-performance variant designed to deliver exceptional speed, agility, and handling capabilities while maintaining the practicality of a compact hatchback.
