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2006 Volkswagen Golf R32
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2006
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Variant
R32
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
A5 (Type 1K)
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
R32
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
250 hp
Power (kW)
184 kW
Torque
320 Nm (236 lb-ft)
Top speed
248 km/h
(154 mph)
0–60 mph
5.9 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.2 seconds
Displacement
3,189 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,246 mm
(167.2 in)
Width
1,759 mm
(69.3 in)
Height
1,465 mm
(57.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
(101.5 in)
Curb weight
1,590 kg
(3,505 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,500 - 3,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
5.5 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
95.9 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
11.3 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Transversally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Multi-Point) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Spark Plug
90,000 km / 6 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch
Manual, 6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Parking Brake › Manual
Material
Leather
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Sports Suspension
Yes
Suspension, Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
55 litres
Lockable Fuel Cap
Yes
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Emission Control
Catalyst
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.1 – 14.9 - 13.2 – 15 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.7 – 8.3 - 7.8 – 8.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.7 – 10.7 - 9.8 – 10.8 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
233 – 257 - 235 – 259 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,010 mm
(79.1 in)
Width, open Doors
4,050 mm
(159.4 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,752 mm
(69.0 in)
Track, Front
1,539 mm
(60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,528 mm
(60.2 in)
Overhang, Front
880 mm
(34.6 in)
Overhang, Rear
746 mm
(29.4 in)
Turning Circle
10.9 m
Ground Clearance
102 mm
(4.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
965 - 987 mm
(38.0 - 38.9 in)
Head Room, Rear
978 - 979 mm
(38.5 - 38.5 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,130 mm
(44.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
845 mm
(33.3 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,446 mm
(56.9 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,479 mm
(58.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,390 mm
(54.7 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,348 mm
(53.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2050 – 2070 kg
(4,519 – 4,564 lb)
Cargo Capacity
453 – 460 kg
(999 – 1,014 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Max Towbar Download
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Steel
Protective Moldings
Yes
Chassis › Protective Moldings
Front
Mid-Strip
Sides
Mid-Strip
Colour
Painted
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
A Platform (PQ35)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Ground Light
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Heated Water Tank
Optional
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Windscreen Wipers: Connector type, Front
Push Button
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Yes
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Optional
Come Home/Leaving Lights
Optional
Headlight Range Adjustment
Yes
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
57.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
10
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Indirect
Optional
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Turbo Pressure
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
Optional
AAC
Optional
Hard Drive
30 GB
WMA
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format › Memory Card Reader
SD
Optional
Displays
Center Display
7"
Displays › Center Display
Touchscreen
Optional
Buttons
Optional
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 10 pcs
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Optional
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment
Cooled
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
1
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Lights › Guide Light
Footwell
Optional
Side Mirrors
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Trunk
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Power Steering
Electro-mechanical
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Leather
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Yes
Cargo Hooks
Yes
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
From Roof
Rear Trunk
Volume
275 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,230 litres
Depth
730 mm
(28.7 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Width
1,060 mm
(41.7 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
2,040 mm
(80.3 in)
Carpet
Rubber
Optional
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Transmission Knob Material
Aluminium
Leather
Pedals
Aluminium
Sport
Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Yes
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver › Collapsible
Easy Entry
Yes
Manual
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Yes
Lumbar Support
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Headrest, Tilt
Manual
Collapsible
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger › Collapsible
Easy Entry
Yes
Manual
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Optional
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Optional
Type of Seat
Sport Seats
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
60/40
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Centre Seat
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
CD
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
-
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Optional
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Rear
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Manual
Speed Sensitive
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2004
Overall
5/5 stars
Adult Occupant
5/5 stars
Child Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
3/4 stars
Test Year
2004
Overall Score
32.83
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
12.83
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Optional
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: Optional
Rear: Yes
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Left
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
B-Pillar, Left
Trunk
on Floor
Car Classification
American Classification
Compact Car
British Classification
Small Family Car
Australian Classification
Small Car
European Segment
C-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
D2S (xenon)
H7
Main Beam
H7
Fog Light, Front
H11
HB4
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BAU15s (PY21W)
BAY9s (H21W)
Glove Compartment
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
Awards
Japan Import Car of the Year
2005 - 2004
Golf
Model
31 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
Golf R32
2003–2009
Golf R32 Hatchback Generations
2 of 2
A5 (Type 1K)
2005–2009
Year
2006
Powertrain
R32
Horsepower
250 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
AWD
Automatic Dual-clutch | Manual, 6-speed
Gasoline