This 3.2 VR6 4motion DSG (240 hp) engine was fitted in the 4 generation R32 hatchback 3-doors, which was produced by Volkswagen from 1997 to 2006. In addition to this engine, 1 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.2litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.2litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 62litre |
| Cruising range | from 440 to 780km |
| Fuel | 95 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO IV |
| Top speed | 247km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.4second |
| Displacement | 3189cm3 |
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| Engine power | 240bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 250RPM |
| Maximum torque | 320Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 2800RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | V-type |
| Injection type | Direct injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 84mm |
| Stroke | 95.9mm |
| Gearbox | Electronic |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Turning circle | 10.9m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4176mm |
| Width | 1735mm |
| Height | 1425mm |
| Wheelbase | 2517mm |
| Front track | 1513mm |
| Rear track | 1494mm |
| Ground clearance | 130mm |
| Kerb weight | 1507kg |
| Gross weight | 2030kg |
| Displacement | 533kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 245litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 1099litre |
| Body type | Hatchback |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| City | 17 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.5 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.2 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.