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Volkswagen R32

General information

ModelVolkswagen R32
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.2 litres/100 km (22.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement3201 ccm (195.33 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power253.00 PS (186 kW or 250 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.02 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2500 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke84.1 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection. Sequentially electronic fuel injection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1874 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space2633 litres (696 gallons)
Cargo space425 litres (112 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system
Front suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1350 kg (2,976.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1609 kg (3,547.2 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4250 mm (167.3 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2580 mm (101.6 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD33010
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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