2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 Pricing and Spec

R32
Overview
The 2008 Volkswagen Golf R32 is a four-wheel drive, 3-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a Mk V. The Volkswagen Golf is regarded as a Small Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $57,290 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Golf is powered by a 3.2L 6-cylinder engine that has 184 kW of power (at 6300 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Golf R32 uses 9.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 235g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 612km per full tank
The Volkswagen Golf measures 1465mm (57.7 inches) in height, 4246mm (167.2 inches) in length, 1759mm (69.3 inches) in width with a 2578mm (101.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1548kg (3412.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Golf R32 comes standard with 225/40 R18 front tyres and 225/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,246 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,759 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,900 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Golf Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 235
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.2
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 3189
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 84
Engine Stroke: 95.9
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.8
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type Octane No: 98
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 9.8
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 24
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 9.8
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 6.2
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 248
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 154
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 184
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 250
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 320
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6300
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Power Steering Type: Electric
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 225
Wheels Tire Front Width: 225
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 92
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 92
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq35
Driver Location: RHD
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 786
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 30.9
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 275
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 9.7
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 43.4
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1230
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 57.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1465
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2578
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 101.5
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1759
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 167.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4246
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1515
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.6
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1533
External Dimensions Front Track In: 60.4
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10900
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.8
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 987
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 38.5
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 979
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Pearl
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3413
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1548
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location12v: Boot/Cargo
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Standard: Euro Ncap
Crash Test Results Euro Ncap Adult Occupant: 5
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Heated: yes
Front Seat Driver Heated: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 1
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell: yes
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Anti Lift: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Power Locks Includes Power Windows: yes
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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