Volkswagen Golf R specifications

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Generation 6 (2009–2013)

2.0 Automated manual AWD (256 hp)2.0 Automated manual (265 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (270 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (270 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (256 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (256 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (270 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (270 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (256 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (256 hp)2.0 Automated manual AWD (256 hp)

Generation 7 (2013–2017)

2.0 Manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual AWD (300 hp)

Generation 7 Facelift (2017–2020)

2.0 Automated manual AWD (333 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (333 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (333 hp)2.0 Automatic 4WD (315 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (315 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (310 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (310 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (310 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (310 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (300 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (310 hp)

Generation 8 (2020–2024)

2.0 Automated manual 4WD (320 hp)2.0 Manual 4WD (315 hp)2.0 Automated manual 4WD (320 hp)2.0 Automated manual AWD (320 hp)2.0 Automated manual AWD (333 hp)

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