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Volkswagen Golf R32

(2005 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2005
ModelGolf R32Issued until
SerieGolf 5Number made
Model familyGolf Mark 5Body 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)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4246 mm / 167.2 in / 167.2 inTotal (curb) weight1510 kg / 3329 lb / 3329 lb
Width1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1465 mm / 57.7 in / 57.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2578 mm / 101.5 in / 101.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1533 mm / 60.4 in / 60.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1515 mm / 59.6 in / 59.6 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity60 l / 13.2 UK gal / 15.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.32Frontal Area2.22 m2 / 23.9 sq ft / 23.9 sq ft
Cx0.71  

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 detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Fuel supplyMPFiEngine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.9 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power184.2 kW / 250.4 hp / 250.4 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque320.0 Nm / 236.0 lbft / 236.0 lbft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output181.7 kW / 247.0 bhp / 247.0 bhp
CoolantwaterSpecific output77.5 kW/l / 1.727 bhp/cu in / 1.727 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific 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) ratio0.71
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.26

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.00 s / 6.00 s / 6.00 sPower-to-weight ratio163.58 kW/ton / 222.41 bhp/ton / 222.41 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.50 s / 6.50 s / 6.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)14.9 l/100km / 19.0 mi/UK gal / 15.8 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)15.50 s / 15.50 s / 15.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.3 l/100km / 34.0 mi/UK gal / 28.3 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mi/UK gal / 22.0 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time14.50 s / 14.50 s / 14.50 s (top 97 km/h / 60 mph / 60 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time26.40 s / 26.40 s / 26.40 s CO2 emissions257 g/km / 414 g/mi / 414 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmenttransverse
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.ARB.Suspension rear4Li.ARB.
Wheels front7.5J x 18Wheels rear7.5J x 18
Tyres front225/40 R 18 YTyres rear225/40 R 18 Y
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brakes detailsBraked area
Brake diameter front345 mm / 13.6 in / 13.6 inBrake diameter rear310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in

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