Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 (gen 5)

Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 has been produced from November, 2003 to June, 2006. It has 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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears. It has Haldex Generation II automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front wheels and 10% to the rear wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and the torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%).
Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 248 km/h.

Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 fuel consumption is 9.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.3 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 560 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this Volkswagen (VW) real everyday fuel consumption is 11.9 litres per 100 km, which is 23% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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 manual gearbox (Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 MT 4x4) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 6.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 10.7 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.8 litres per 100 km.
Volkswagen Golf 2003

Volkswagen Golf 2003 R32 technical data

Model: Volkswagen Golf R32
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. November ... 2006. June 
Engine: 3200 cm3 Petrol CO2 emissions: 233 g/km
Power: 250 HP ON 6300 RPM Torque: 320 NM ON 2500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 248 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined)
Real fuel consumption: 11.9 l/100km (19.8 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)

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 2003 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 80 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V FSI Nov 2003 — Mar 2006

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 122 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI 1.4 Petrol 140 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 16V TSI 1.4 Petrol 170 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 1.6 Petrol 102 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.6 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 2003 1.6 16V FSI 1.6 Petrol 116 HP 7.2 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.9 TDI

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 2003 1.9 TDI 1.9 Diesel 105 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo 2.0 Petrol 200 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo 2.0 Petrol 230 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 16V FSI Turbo 2.0 Petrol 230 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 SDI 2.0 Diesel 75 HP 5.3 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 SDI 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 2003 2.0 TDI 2.0 Diesel 140 HP 5.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 5.9 l/100km Manual (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 2.0 TDI

Most powerfull diesel version (170 HP)

2.0 Diesel 170 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6) Front wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (250 HP)

3.2 Petrol 250 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
Volkswagen Golf 2003 3.2 R32 4x4

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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