Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 (gen 5)

Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 has been produced from November, 2005 to June, 2006. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.2 litres, which produces power of 250 horsepower on 6300 rpm - this is the most powerfull Volkswagen Golf 2003 - 2006 version and torque 320 Nm (Newton metres) on 2500 revolutions per minute.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 has AWD (all wheel drive) (power is automatically distributed between the wheel axles) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10.7 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 500 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Golf fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Golf safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Golf has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Golf is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Golf got three stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Golf version with automatic gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 AT 4x4) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.3 seconds faster (in 6.2 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.9 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2003

Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf R32
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2005. November ... 2006. June 
Engine: 3200 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 257 g/km
Power: 250 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Maximum speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.7 (combined) 14.9 (urban) 8.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.8 l/100km (21.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.25m (length) 1.76m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 275 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1305 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1900 kg

All Volkswagen Golf hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.8 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V Jun 2006 — Jun 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V FSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2007 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2007 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Oct 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 170 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 1.4 16V TSI Jul 2006 — Jun 2006 1.4 Petrol 170 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 16V FSI 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.6 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mai 2004 — Jun 2006

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 90 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 1.9 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.8 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 16V FSI Turbo Oct 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 SDI Jan 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 75 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.4 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI Mar 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2004 2.0 TDI 4Motion 4x4 Jul 2004 — Jun 2006 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2006 2.0 TDI Mar 2006 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4 Nov 2005 — Jun 2006

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2005 3.2 R32 4x4 Nov 2005 — Jun 2006

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 reviews
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