Hatchback

2018 Volkswagen Golf R

$19,900available

Engine

2.0L 4-Cyl Engine

Mileage

100,966 mi

Transmission

Automatic

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Exterior

Lapiz Blue Metallic

The Story

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R is the most capable and complete hot hatch on the market — 292 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a five-door hatchback body that fits five people and their luggage without sacrificing a single degree of driving engagement. Finished in Lapiz Metallic Blue with the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission, showing 100,966 miles and priced at $19,900.

This is the Golf that makes every other hot hatch feel like a compromise.

The Hot Hatch That Does Everything.

292 HORSEPOWER. ALL-WHEEL DRIVE. FIVE DOORS.

The Golf R sits at the top of Volkswagen's performance hierarchy for a reason — it takes the GTI's already exceptional chassis and adds 72 more horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a level of refinement that makes it as comfortable on a long highway cruise as it is on a back road. Lapiz Metallic Blue is one of the most coveted Golf R colors — distinctive without being loud, and immediately recognizable to enthusiasts who know what they are looking at. The 7-speed DSG dual-clutch delivers shifts faster than any manual driver can manage while keeping the driver fully in control through paddle shifters. At $19,900 with 100,966 miles this is one of the strongest value propositions in the hot hatch segment today.

PERFORMANCE & HISTORY

292 Horsepower. 4Motion AWD. 4.9 Seconds.

The turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder produces 292 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque available from just 1,800 rpm, paired with a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission and Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Zero to 60 arrives in 4.9 seconds — a figure that remains genuinely quick regardless of what segment you compare it to — and the all-wheel drive system distributes torque between axles seamlessly without driver input. The Golf R's chassis tuning prioritizes balance and feel over outright aggression, making it equally rewarding in everyday traffic and on a demanding back road. Showing 100,966 miles on a well-driven, enthusiast-owned example.

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

Lapiz Blue. Subtle. Seriously Quick.

Lapiz Metallic Blue gives the Golf R a presence that enthusiasts recognize and everyone else simply sees as a well-finished compact hatchback — the Golf R's greatest trick has always been looking understated while delivering performance that embarrasses cars wearing louder badges. Subtle R-specific front and rear bumpers, side sill extensions, and a small rear spoiler differentiate this from a standard Golf without announcing themselves. Inside, heated Nappa leather sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel, and Volkswagen's 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit instrument cluster create a cabin that feels premium far beyond the Golf R's price point. Five seats, a proper hatchback boot, and 292 horsepower — nothing else in this price range offers all three simultaneously.

Features & Options

Safety & Driver Assistance

Audio Theft Deterrent
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Immobilizer
Perimeter Alarm
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
Front Assist w/Autonomous Emergency Braking
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Lane Assist Lane Keeping Assist
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Side Curtain Protection Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
VW Car-Net Emergency Sos Capability
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Lane Assist Lane Departure Warning
Rear Child Safety Locks

Engine, Transmission & Performance

LED Brakelights
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Turbo/Supercharger Boost, Oil Temperature, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 2.0L TSI DOHC 16V Turbocharged 4-Cylinder -inc: direct fuel injection
140 Amp Alternator
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Automatic w/Driver Control Ride Control Sport Tuned Adaptive Suspension
Engine Oil Cooler
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential
Full-Time All-Wheel
Transmission: 7-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler
Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
60-Amp/Hr 480CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
4.47 Axle Ratio
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs

Technology & Infotainment

Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System
9 Speakers
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation
Driver Information Center

Interior & Comfort

Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material
Sport Leather/Piano Black Steering Wheel
Perforated Leather Seating Surfaces
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Heated Front Top Sport Seats -inc: 12-way power driver's seat w/power lumbar support and height adjustment and power reclining front passenger seat w/manual lumbar support and height adjustment
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
Carpet Floor Trim
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Interior Trim -inc: Piano Black Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Full Cloth Headliner
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru
Driver Seat
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
6-Way Passenger Seat
Seats w/Leatherette Back Material
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
2 Seatback Storage Pockets

Exterior & Lighting

Integrated Roof Diversity Antenna
Tire Mobility Kit
Fixed Rear Window w/Wiper and Defroster
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Body-Colored Door Handles
Wheels: 19 Englishtown Alloy
Tires: 19 Summer Performance
Black Grille
Body-Colored Front Bumper
Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Colored Rear Bumper
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Features -inc: Tire Mobility Kit
Instrument Panel Covered Bin, Refrigerated/Cooled Box Located In The Glovebox, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Power Rear Windows
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down

Convenience & Accessories

Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Cargo Space Lights
Remote Releases -Inc: Power Fuel
2 12V DC Power Outlets
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
FOB Controls -inc: Keyfob Cargo Access
Rigid Cargo Cover
Adaptive Cruise Control

Additional Features

Wireless Phone Connectivity
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Cornering Lights
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Outside Temp Gauge
Compass
Illuminated Glove Box
Delayed Accessory Power
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
VW Car-Net Selective Service Internet Access
Digital/Analog Appearance
Rear Cupholder
Trip Computer
Driver Foot Rest
Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Air Filtration
Smart Device Integration
Front And Rear Map Lights
VW Car-Net Tracker System
Valet Function
Front Cupholder
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Side Impact Beams
Park Pilot Front And Rear Parking Sensors