New Volkswagen Scirocco R and Golf R prices
Author: Andrew Beattie
Published: 05 November 2009
The new Scirocco R and new Golf R will go on sale from £26,945 and £28,930 respectively.
The Scirocco R is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI through a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, developing 262bhp and 258lb-ft of torque, while the Golf R produces 267bhp and 258lb-ft of torque from the same engine.
A six-speed DSG gearbox is available as an option on both models from £1,300.
For the first time on an ‘R’ model, the Scirocco R channels power though the front wheels and is fitted with the XDS electronic cross-axle traction control system.
The Golf R, available in both three- and five-door bodystyles, uses a pre-charged hydraulic version of Volkswagen’s 4MOTION four wheel drive system that reacts quicker than previous 4MOTION systems while also limiting torque to maximise traction and minimise wheelspin.
The Scirocco R accelerates to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds, falling to 5.8 seconds when equipped with the DSG gearbox, while achieving a combined figure of 34.9 mpg (35.3 for DSG) and 189 g/km of CO2 (187 for DSG).
The Golf R is the fastest accelerating Volkswagen ever produced, the 62mph sprint taking 5.7 seconds. The DSG gearbox shaves a further two tenths of a second from this time.
The hot hatch returns 33.2mpg on the combined cycle (DSG 33.6 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 199 g/km (195g DSG). Both the Scirocco R and Golf R models have a top speed of 155 mph.
Both R models feature new front bumpers complete with LED running lights and a trio of deep airdams, Xenon lights which frame gloss black grille elements, gloss black wing mirrors, sill extensions and 18-inch five-spoke ‘Talladega’ alloy wheels housing gloss black ‘R’ callipers.
Optional 19-inch alloy wheels in the same design are also available and, on the Golf R, these can be specified with a gloss black finish.
At the back, both models feature roof mounted spoilers and are fitted with twin exit exhausts. Smoked rear light units, which on the Golf house high-intensity LED bulbs, further differentiate the R models.
Both new models boast new sports seats complete with ’R‘ logos, piano black and silver highlights, a new three-spoke black leather sports steering wheel with contrasting stitching and revised white backlit dials with subtle electric blue needles unique to the ‘R’ range.
Vienna leather sports seats are available on both models and Recaro bucket seats can also be specified as an option on both the three- and five-door Golf R models.
The power output in the standard 2.0-litre TSI Scirocco GT has now been increased to 208bhp, reducing the 62mph sprint to 6.9 seconds for both the manual and DSG gearboxes, while top speed increases to 149mph, or 147mph in the DSG.
The new unit also boasts improved fuel consumption of 38.2mpg and emissions of 172 g/km, says Volkswagen.
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