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Volkswagen Golf R32

General information

ModelVolkswagen Golf R32
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating67.3 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 driving10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, transverse
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power250.7 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
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.5 seconds
0-60 miles6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1575 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeHatchback
Max no. of doors3/5
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space275 litres (73 gallons)
Optional cargo space1230 litres (325 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (429.1 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1594 kg (3,514.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 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

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR32230
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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