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Volkswagen Golf R32

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf R32
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.25 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.00 PS (184 kW or 247 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.9:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1568 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space275 litres (73 gallons)
Optional cargo space1230 litres (325 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1594 kg (3,514.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Overall length4220 mm (166.1 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity60.0 litres (15.85 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR32230
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