The new Volkswagen Golf R (pictured) is grabbing headlines as one of the fastest and most powerful Golf models to date. However, a closer look at its statistics reveals that this is a vehicle that places a strong emphasis on going green too.
With a new 296hp TSI engine, the vehicle is rightly garnering attention for being 30hp stronger than its predecessor. However, what is also notable is that the new Golf R is also up to 18 per cent more efficient than the previous model too.
In terms of power, the Golf R can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 5.3seconds: that's an improvement of 0.4seconds compared to the previous model. It has a top speed of 155mph.
However, at the same time its fuel economy is an impressive 40.9mpg with the DSG version and its CO2 emissions are impressively low at 159g/km.
So how has this been achieved?
At the heart of the vehicle is an advanced EA888 four cylinder turbocharged 2.0litre engine capable of 296hp at 5,500rpm. Maximum torque has also been increased to 380Nm.
In addition, the vehicle makes the most of 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive. The system is activated before any wheel spin occurs in an effort to eliminate any traction losses.
The model comes with ESC Sport as standard - providing additional electronic stability control. This can be turned off when the ESC button is pressed for longer than three seconds. There are also four driving modes to select from: eco, normal, individual and race mode. In the eco driving profile, the engine controller, auxiliary units and air conditioning are adjusted for optimal fuel economy.
The new Volkswagen Golf R will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and will go on sale before the end of the year.
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