2008 Volkswagen R32 Comparisons Base Hatchback

General Pricing

Resale Value	$32,990.00	$23,499.00	$34,915.00
Destination	$650.00	$650.00	$775.00
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Engines & Power

Standard Engine	3.2L V6	3.8L V6	3.2L V6
Horsepower	250 @ 6300 RPM	263 @ 5750 RPM	250 @ 6300 RPM
Torque	236 @ 2500 RPM	260 @ 4500 RPM	236 @ 2800 RPM
Valves	4	4	4
Displacement (cc)	3189	3828	3195
Bore X Stroke (in.)	3.3 X 3.8	3.7 X 3.5	3.3 X 3.8
Compression Ratio	10.9:1	10.5:1	11.3:1

Fuel Economy

City (mpg)	18	16	18
Highway (mpg)	23	26	25

Exterior Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)	3547.2	3472.3	3659.7
Wheelbase (in.)	101.5	101.4	101.5
Length (in.)	167.2	179.7	168.7
Width (in.)	69.2	72.2	77.1
Height (in.)	57.7	53.8	56.0
Track Front (in.)	60.3	61.8	60.4
Track Rear (in.)	59.7	61.8	59.3
Ground Clearance (in.)	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior Dimensions

Standard Seating	5	4	5
Front Headroom (in.)	N/A	38.5	38.9
Rear Headroom (in.)	N/A	34.6	36.9
Front Legroom (in.)	N/A	42.8	41.2
Rear Legroom (in.)	N/A	29.2	34.8
Front Shoulder Room (in.)	57.0	54.2	54.4
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)	58.2	51.2	52.8
Front Hip Room (in.)	N/A	53.7	N/A
Rear Hip Room (in.)	N/A	44.4	N/A

Payload & Towing

Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)

N/A

81.6

89.0

Steering, Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	strut	strut	strut
Rear Suspension	multi-link	multi-link	multi-link
Tires	225/40R18	235/45R18	225/45R17

Anti-Theft & Locks

Power Door Locks

Std.

Std.

Std.

Braking & Traction

4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive	4x4 wheel drive	front wheel drive	4x4 wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)	Std.	Std.	Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle	Std.	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System	Std.	N/A	Std.

Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

Radio	satellite	AM/FM	AM/FM
Cassette Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
CD Player	N/A	Yes	N/A
CD Changer	Yes	N/A	Yes
DVD Player	N/A	N/A	N/A
Navigation Aid	N/A	N/A	N/A

Interior

Cruise Control	Std.	Std.	Std.
Tilt Steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Telescopic Steering Column	Yes	N/A	Yes

Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning

Std.

Std.

Std.

Safety

Driver Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Front Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Passenger Side Airbag	Std.	Std.	Std.
Rear Side Airbag	N/A	N/A	N/A

Seats

Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat

Yes

N/A

Yes

Roof

Sunroof / Moonroof

Std.

N/A

N/A

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

Power Windows

Std.

Std.

Std.