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(2008 model)
2-door 4-seater coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in, 186.0 kW / 249.4 hp / 249.4 hp @ 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm, 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, consumption 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | R32 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Golf 4 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | coupé | Number of seats | 4 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 425 l / 15.01 cu ft / 15.01 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 2633 l / 92.98 cu ft / 92.98 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4250 mm / 167.3 in / 167.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1350 kg / 2976 lb / 2976 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | 259 kg / 571 lb / 571 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm / 101.6 in / 101.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | 1609 kg / 3547 lb / 3547 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 3500 kg / 7716 lb / 7716 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.65 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 2.20 m2 / 23.7 sq ft / 23.7 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine (V6) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.1 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.88 | |
| Fuel supply | Injection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection | Engine displacement | 3201 cm3 / 195.3 cu in / 195.3 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 532.72 cm3/cylinder / 32.509 cu in/cylinder / 32.509 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 186.0 kW / 249.4 hp / 249.4 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm | |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 320.0 N·m / 236.0 lb·ft / 236.0 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 75.8 kW / 101.6 hp / 101.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 58.1 kW/l / 1.277 bhp/cu in / 1.277 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 100.0 N·m/l / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in / 0.87 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | four wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 6.40 s / 6.40 s / 6.40 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 187.4 kW/ton / 142.0 bhp/ton / 142.0 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.1 l/100km / 21.6 mpg-UK / 18.0 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 10.2 l/100km / 27.7 mpg-UK / 23.1 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 11.8 l/100km / 23.9 mpg-UK / 19.9 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi | |
| Range | 466 km / 290 mi / 290 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen R32
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