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Volkswagen Golf R32

(2002 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2002
ModelGolf R32Issued until
SerieGolf 4Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 4Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typehatchback (liftback) sedanNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4149 mm / 163.3 in / 163.3 inGround clearance
Width1735 mm / 68.3 in / 68.3 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.65
Height1444 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inTotal (curb) weight1552 kg / 3422 lb / 3422 lb
Wheelbase2518 mm / 99.1 in / 99.1 inDry weight
Track front1513 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1487 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inFuel capacity62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio11.3 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power176.7 kW / 240.2 hp / 240.2 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque320.0 Nm / 236.0 lbft / 236.0 lbft at 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm / 2800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output174.3 kW / 237.0 bhp / 237.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output74.3 kW/l / 1.655 bhp/cu in / 1.655 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque100.34 Nm/l / 0.878 lbft/cu in / 0.878 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.72
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.24

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sTop (maximal) speed247 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sPower-to-weight ratio152.71 kW/ton / 207.63 bhp/ton / 207.63 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.60 s / 6.60 s / 6.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.4 l/100km / 17.2 mi/UK gal / 14.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)15.60 s / 15.60 s / 15.60 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.6 l/100km / 32.8 mi/UK gal / 27.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mi/UK gal / 20.5 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time14.70 s / 14.70 s / 14.70 s (top 97 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time27.40 s / 27.40 s / 27.40 s CO2 emissions276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.DW.TA.CS.ARB.
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front225/40 ZR 18Tyres rear225/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front334 mm / 13.1 in / 13.1 inBrake diameter rear256 mm / 10.1 in / 10.1 in
Braked area  

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