Compare 2008 Volkswagen R32 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $32,990 | $32,990 | $34,995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $31,283 | $31,093 | $33,010 |
| Destination | $650 | $675 | $645 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Climatronic Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Driver And Passenger | Driver | N/A |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver And Passenger | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Digital/analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | N/A | 1 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather/metal-look |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Premium Cloth | Alcantara(R) Simulated Suede/leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Speakers | 10 | 6 | 10 |
| Amplifier | N/A | Rockford Fosgate | Optional |
| Equalizer | N/A | Automatic | Automatic |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD | With DVD And Digital Media |
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Side Curtain Protection(TM) | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon | Halogen | High Intensity Low Beam |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto Off | Auto Off |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Taillights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer III | Standard | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 84 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Integrated Roof | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Fully Galvanized Steel | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | Body-colored | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Silver | Black | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Liftgate | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Lip |
| Roof Rack | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40YR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/40WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 18" Silver Enkei Aluminum | 18" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Full-size Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Wipers | Fixed Interval | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | BREMBO 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Drive Type | 4MOTION All Wheel | All Wheel | All Wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Sport |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | KYB |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | Tiptronic | N/A | N/A |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.80 | 4.69 | 3.90 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 167.2 " | 177.0 " | 173.8 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.2 " | 71.3 " | 70.7 " |
| Exterior Height | 57.7 " | 58.3 " | 58.1 " |
| Engine | 3.2L V-6 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.5L H-4 |
| Horsepower | 250 @ 6,300 Rpm | 291 @ 6,500 Rpm | 305 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 236 @ 2,500 Rpm | 300 @ 4,000 Rpm | 290 @ 4,000 Rpm |
| SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 16 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 23 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 23 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 5.8 Seconds | 5.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.1 Seconds | 13.9 Seconds | 13.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 102 Mph | 98 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 61 Mph | 61 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/3.78 " | 3.39/3.39 " | 3.92/3.11 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,547 Lbs. | 3,517 Lbs. | 3,395 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | N/A | 4,542 Lbs. | 4,475 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 " | 104.3 " | 103.3 " |
| Front Track | 60.3 " | 60.8 " | 60.2 " |
| Rear Track | 59.7 " | 60.8 " | 60.6 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.9 '' | 19.4 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .36 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 42.5 " | 43.5 " |
| Rear Legroom | 35.3 " | 33.3 " | 33.5 " |
| Front Headroom | 39.3 " | 40.6 " | 40.3 " |
| Rear Headroom | 38.5 " | 36.9 " | 37.6 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | 53.3 " | 53.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | 54.1 " | 53.3 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.0 " | 54.7 " | 54.8 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 58.2 " | 54.7 " | 53.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.7 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 19.0 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 43.4 Cu.ft. | 6.9 Cu.ft. | 44.4 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 93 Cu.ft. | 93 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. | 16.9 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | N/A | N/A | good |
| Chest | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Torso | N/A | N/A | good |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head and Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | N/A | good |
| Overall Side | N/A | N/A | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Head Protection | N/A | N/A | good |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | N/A | good |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | N/A | N/A | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | N/A | good |
| Head/Neck | N/A | N/A | good |
| Dynamic Rating | N/A | N/A | good |
