2008 Volkswagen R32 Specifications

Specifications

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
4MOTION
Price :	$32,990
Weight :	3100 lbs \| 1406.136 kg
Introduced At :	2007 Chicago

Performance

0-60 mph :	6.4 seconds.

Engine & Transmission

V 6 15-degree
Displacement :	3200 cc \| 195.3 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	250 HP (184 KW)
Torque :	236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM)

Transmission:
6 DSG Direct Shift Gearbox

Handling

Recall

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20051031
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V442000
Summary	CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, 'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.' SOME VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD A REQUIRED CAP INSTALLED WHICH DISABLES THE HEADLIGHT HORIZONTAL AIM AND SOME VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A CAP THAT DISABLES THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW.
Consequence	NONCOMPLIANCE CAN INHIBIT PROPER HEADLAMP AIM ADJUSTMENT FOR ROADWAY ILLUMINATION, IMPROPERLY AIMED HEADLAMPS COULD CAUSE REDUCED ROAD VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE LOW BEAM HORIZONTAL AIMING SCREW AND INSTALL ONE IF MISSING, AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF A CAP IN THE SOCKET OF THE VERTICAL AIMING SCREW AND IF PRESENT, THE CAP WILL BE REMOVED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. Q8.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Mfr Report Date	20070117
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V093000
Summary	VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING APPROXIMATELY 5,000 MY 2008 R32 (5TH GENERATION) VEHICLES. WHEN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE MAY NOT REMAIN FULLY CLOSED. IF THIS HAPPENS, LIQUID FUEL MAY ENTER THE FUEL TANK VENTING SYSTEM AND MIGRATE INTO THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM, SATURATING THE CARBON CANISTER. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE PERFORMANCE ISSUES (I.E., VEHICLE JERKING) AND THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER COULD ILLUMINATE. FUEL COULD LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK DETECTION PUMP FILTER.
Consequence	A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATION VALVE WITH AN IMPROVED VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-822-8987.
Notes	VOLKSWAGEN RECALL NO. 20P6/S2.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2008 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$27,958
Avg. Household Income :	$57,000
Avg. Home :	$238,880
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.39

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2008 Volkswagen R32? A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a wheelbase size of 101.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2008 Volkswagen R32? A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a length of 165.80 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2008 Volkswagen R32? A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has a width of 69.30 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have?A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has 39.30 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have?A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has legroom of 41.20 inches.

Q: How much did the 2008 Volkswagen R32 cost when new?A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 had a base price of approximately $32,990 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Volkswagen R32? A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 was a .

Q: What engine did the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have? A: The engine powering the 2008 Volkswagen R32 was a V 6 (3200 cc | 195.3 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 250 HP (184 KW) and 236 Ft-Lbs (320 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 2008 Volkswagen R32 have? A: The 2008 Volkswagen R32 had a 6 speed DSG Direct Shift Gearbox gearbox.