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Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
0-100 km/h 6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph

Performance

Performance
Power204 hp240 hp
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Fuel tank
62L

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineBJS, BML
Body typeHatchback
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeAWD
TransmissionManual
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Transverse
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
4,150mm163in
Width
1,735mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
330L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
Doors
3
Seats
5

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
Database median
261 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 mph
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

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