Are Golf R32 fast?

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1. Are Golf R32 fast?
2. What engine does Golf 5 R32 have?
3. Is R32 a Golf 5?
4. How many Mk5 R32 are left?
5. Is the Golf R32 reliable?
6. Is a Golf R32 worth it?
7. How good is the R32 engine?
8. Does R32 have Turbo?
9. What BHP is a R32 Golf?
10. How rare is a VW R32?
11. How many Mk5 R32 were made?
12. Does an R32 have a turbo?
13. What engine does a Mk5 R32 have?
14. Why did VW stop making the R32?
15. What's better R32 or Golf R?
16. Is the Golf R better than the GTI?
17. Why is it called R32?
18. Which is faster GTI or R32?

Are Golf R32 fast?

Although its performance figures are strong and acceleration is effortless - 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 155mph - it's only half a second quicker than the cheaper 200hp 2.0T GTI.

What engine does Golf 5 R32 have?

The VW Golf R32 has a naturally aspirated six cylinders in V transverse front engine providing a maximum torque of 320 Nm available from 2500 rpm and a maximum power outpup of 250 PS available at 6300 rpm transmitted to the 18 inch non-permanent all-wheel drive by an automatic 6 speed gearbox.

Is R32 a Golf 5?

Volkswagen tried a different approach to the hot-hatch market and introduced the R32 in the fourth generation of the Golf's lineup in 2002, and did it again on the fifth generation in 2005. The German carmaker is often credited as the inventor of the hot-hatch segment with the first Golf GTI.

How many Mk5 R32 are left?

	2021	2017
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32	3.4k	4.1k
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R32 S-A	1.8k	2.1k

Is the Golf R32 reliable?

My R32 has been THE most reliable car I've ever owned...and I don't even know why cause I've owned like 10 VW's and they've all been terrible so I should know better, but it's been amazing.

Is a Golf R32 worth it?

Sure, they are a little porky with an unladen weight of 1590kg - over 100kg more than the current Golf R - but if you're looking at something that offers decent performance plus a great soundtrack in a comfortable and practical package, the R32 is well worth a look.

How good is the R32 engine?

As you might guess, the fuel consumption is not the best side of the engine. But, the 3.2 VR6 engine mostly is a trouble-free power unit and it's very reliable. The engine longevity is well over 150,000 miles (250,000 km). The operation is very smooth and the sound of the R32 engine is great.

Does R32 have Turbo?

its definitely not turbo. its 3.2l VR6. and you should smack him across the head.

What BHP is a R32 Golf?

Performance

Power	237 bhp
Top Speed	153 mph
0-60 mph	6.4 secs
Torque	3 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	278 g/km

How rare is a VW R32?

In its review at the time, Car and Driver said, “Think of the R32 as a powerful luxury sedan in econo-hatch clothing.” As with the Mk4 R32, VW limited the US to just 5000 Mk5 R32 examples, making the model relatively rare — and thus somewhat hard to find on the used market.

How many Mk5 R32 were made?

The Mk5 R32 was released in the US in August 2007 with a limited production run of 5000. Each R32 has its production number laser etched on its steering wheel.

Does an R32 have a turbo?

its definitely not turbo. its 3.2l VR6.

What engine does a Mk5 R32 have?

At the heart of the R32 is its unique engine: a 3.2 liter, naturally-aspirated, narrow-angle V6 (“VR6” in VW speak), putting out a solid 250 hp plus 236 lb-ft of twist at a relatively low 2500 rpm.

Why did VW stop making the R32?

Golf R32 (Mk4) Volkswagen began production of the Mk4 R, for the 2003 model year. ... Due to unexpected popularity, Volkswagen decided to sell the car in the United States and Australia as the 2004 model year Volkswagen R32.

What's better R32 or Golf R?

Golf R – The R model has a 2.0 litre tuned Turbo engine. It's a newer model and is aimed more at performance as opposed to comfort. It's notably a lot quicker than the R32. ... It has a 2.0 litre turbo engine (like the R), however it's designed for comfort as well as performance (like the R32).

Is the Golf R better than the GTI?

In a straight line, the 288 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque from the VW Golf R's 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine are enough to drop its 0-60 mph time to an astonishing 4.5 seconds, which is nearly 1.5 seconds faster than the less-endowed GTI.

Why is it called R32?

The R refers to Volkswagen's motorsport department, Volkswagen Racing. 32 stands for the engine's displacement. The first R32 was based on the Golf GTi (Mk4) and was initially designed as a limited production variant of the Golf.

Which is faster GTI or R32?

The FWD 2.0T reportedly returned faster lap times. But in the uniquely demanding canyons, the R32 seemed to have the upper hand. With more straights, where the tuned 2.0T could stretch its legs, the modified GTI may have had the advantage, but in the twisting canyons, the R32 felt marginally faster.