Uploaded August 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

---

Earlier this year Ross Rapoport had the opportunity to spend a week in Volkswagen's latest turbocharged screamer the 2012 VW Golf R. The 4Motion all wheel drive system allows the power of the turbo 4-cylinder to get to the pavement.

roadflytv.com/volkswagen-golf-r-2012.html

Host: Ross Rapoport

Vehicle: 2012 VW Golf R
Body: 4-door hatchback
Color: Tornado Red with Titan Black leather
Engine: 2.0 Liter turbocharged, inline 4-cylinder, direct injection
Engine output: 256 horsepower, 243 lbs-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Drivetrain: 4-motion all wheel drive
Wheels: 18"
City: 19 MPG, Highway: 27 MPG
Warranty: Vehicle: 3 yr/36,000 miles, powertrain: 5 yr/60,000 miles
Price as tested: $36,860