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2008 Volkswagen R32 R32 2DR Hatchback

R32 2dr Hatchback

$32,990 MSRP
3.2L V-6
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.6 sec

0-60 mph

14.1 sec

@ 98 mph

Horsepower • Torque
250 hp

Power

236 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,547 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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2008 Volkswagen R32 R32 2DR Hatchback
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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2008

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

R32

Trim:

R32 2DR Hatchback

Style:

R32 2dr Hatchback

Base Price:

$32,990

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,547 lbs

Length:

167.2 in.

Width:

69.2 in.

Height:

57.7 in.

Wheelbase:

101.5 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.32

MPG:

18 city / 23 hwy

Fuel:

14.5 gal. / 305 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

250 hp @ 6,300 rpm

Torque:

236 ft-lbs @ 2,500 rpm

Engine:

3.2L V-6

Displacement:

3.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

10.85 to 1

Valves:

24

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,100 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.53 sec

0-60 mph:

5.87 sec

0-100 mph (1ft):

14.55 sec

0-100 mph:

14.89 sec

60-130 mph:

23.32 sec

100-150 mph:

56.37 sec

Top Speed:

154 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9 sec @ 78.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.05 sec @ 97.6 mph

½ mile:

22.26 sec @ 118.3 mph

1 mile:

36.14 sec @ 137.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P225/40YR18

Rear Tires:

P225/40YR18

Tire Compound:

Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Auto-shift Manual

Final Drive:

4.8

Gear Ratios

1: 2.93

2: 1.83

3: 1.3

4: 0.97

5: 0.77

6: 0.61

R: 2.5

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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