The Hatchback version of the Golf model has a 1984 cc (121.0 ci) 16 valve Straight 4 Turbo Petrol engine.
This particular Volkswagen-VW Golf R 4Motion DSG 2.0 Turbo has a 7 speed / Auto gearbox with the power being delivered through it's AWD system.
The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf reaches its peak power of 306 bhp (228 kW) @ 5500 rpm.
The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf produces torque measuring 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm.
The Golf weighs around 1505 kg (3317 lb). The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf Power to weight is 203.3 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 196.0 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf has a top speed of 155 mph (249.4 kph)
The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 4.40 seconds or 0-100kph in 4.5s. The 2017 Volkswagen-VW Golf estimated 1/4 mile drag time is 13.92 seconds with a trap speed of 101.1 mph.