Volkswagen Golf R32 - Specifications (2008-2009) - EncyCARpedia

VolkswagenGolf (2003-2013)Specs2008 (Mk5) Volkswagen Golf R32 Specifications & Performance

2008, 2009 (Mk5)

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Tech Specs Summary

3.2 L V6155 mph6.5 seconds247 BHP26.4 mpg3-5 Doors5 Seats275-1,230 Lkg1,594 kgFront - AWDJump To:PerformancePetrol EngineDrivetrain & ChassisDimensions & PracticalityRankingsvs RivalsSimilar Cars PredecessorSuccessorOther Mk5 Golf Hatchbacks

Performance

PerformanceTop Speed155 mph0-62 mph6.5 seconds0-60 mph6.3 secondsPower-to-Weight155 BHP/TonnePower247 BHPTorque236 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel EconomyCombined26.4 mpgTotal Range348 MilesCO2 Emissions257 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol EngineDisplacement3.2 Litre3,189 ccConfigurationV6AspirationNaturalPeak Power247 BHP @ 6,300 RPM250 ps @ 6,300 RPMPeak Torque236 lb·ft @ 2,500 RPM320 N·m @ 2,500 RPMValvetrainDOHCValves/Cylinder4 (24v Total)Fuel InjectionMulti-pointPositionFront EngineOrientationTransversalFuelPetrolFuel Tank Capacity60 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine SpecsCompression Ratio10.9:1Bore x Stroke84 x 95.9 mmBore-Stroke Ratio0.88:1Under-SquareSpecific Output77 BHP/LPower/Cylinder41 BHPUnitary Capacity531 ccBMEP12.6 Bar182.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & ChassisDriven WheelsAWDAll-wheel DriveGearbox (MT)6 GearsGearbox (AT)6 GearsTyre Sizes225/40 ZR18Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutRear SuspensionMulti-LinkFront BrakesVented DiscRear BrakesVented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & PracticalityBody StyleCompact HatchbackDoors3-5Seats5Cargo Space275-1,230 LKerb Weight1,594 kgGross Weight2,050 kgMaximum Payload456 kgLength4,246 mmWidth1,759 mmHeight1,465 mmWheelbase2,578 mmFront Track1,533 mmRear Track1,515 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant★★★★★Child Occupant★★★★☆Pedestrian★★★☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Band M£760 ★★★★★★★★★★3.6Performance Rating2.7Environment Rating1Practicality Rating3.1

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

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2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 Rankings

Fastest Volkswagens #6 / 1.5KFastest Hatchbacks #27 / 4.9KTop Power/Weight Volkswagens #65 / 1.5KBest 0-62 mph Volkswagens #74 / 1.5KTop BHP Volkswagens #97 / 1.5KMost Powerful Hatchbacks #180 / 4.9KQuickest 0-62 Hatchbacks #221 / 4.9KTop lb·ft Volkswagens #323 / 1.5K00s Fastest #385 / 7KTop BHP/L Volkswagens #488 / 1.5K00s Fastest Accelerating #894 / 7K00s Most Powerful #1,110 / 7KBest MPG Volkswagens #1,335 / 1.5KFastest #1,691 / 22.3KQuickest 0-62 mph #4,281 / 22.3KBest MPG Hatchbacks #4,570 / 4.9KMost Powerful #4,815 / 22.3KBest MPG Petrol #9,750 / 14KBest MPG #17,608 / 22.3K Last updated 14 November 2023 Hide Permanently Remove (It's Free!) - Sign In Advanced