Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion (gen 7)

Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion has been produced from January, 2013 to January, 2017. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 300 horsepower on 5500 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 2012 - 2017 version and torque 380 Nm (Newton metres) on 1800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and IHI IS20 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 190 000 to 330 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Volkswagen Golf 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.

Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears. It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 4.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 8.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 10.1 litres per 100 km, which is 46% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with outstanding rate 94 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 89 from 100, for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got 65 points from 100.
Volkswagen Golf safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion MT 4x4) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 8 % - 9.3 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2012

Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf R 2.0 TSI 4Motion
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2013. January ... 2017. January 
Engine: 1984 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 300 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 380 NM ON 1800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.9 (combined) 8.8 (urban) 5.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.1 l/100km (23.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.28m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Trunk capacity: 343 litres
Gross weight: 1980 kg

Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion engine CJXC

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 190,000 to 330,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1984 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 92.8 mm
Compression ratio 9.6 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Golf 2012 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion oil type 0W-20
Oil capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 300 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 380 NM ON 1800 RPM
Engine manufacturer Audi
Start of production (year) 2013
Duration of production 5 years
Engine also used on Seat Leon Audi S3

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2012 - 2017] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.2 Petrol 85 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.2 Petrol 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.2 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 105 HP 4.8 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.4 TSI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 5.0 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 105 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 1.6 TDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017 1.6 Diesel 105 HP 3.9 l/100km Automatic (7) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 230 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 GTI 2.0 TSI Jan 2013 — Dec 2017 2.0 Petrol 230 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion 4x4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most powerfull petrol version (300 HP)

2.0 Petrol 300 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2013 R 2.0 TSI 4Motion 4x4 Jan 2013 — Jan 2017

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 300 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.1 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 2.0 TDI Jan 2012 — Jan 2017

Most powerfull diesel version (150 HP)

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 4.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2012 reviews
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