April 15th, 2009 | 
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Several things can be said about the Volkswagen Golf series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Volkswagen Golf Engine Specs
The restyled Golf R32 is equipped with a 3.2-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The VR6 engine is mated to a Volkswagen six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.
The Golf uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 2004 Golf is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Golf R32 are 68.30 inches wide by 164.90 inches long. It sits 56.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 98.90 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (60,000 miles/60 months), and a 50,000 mile, 48 month guarantee also comes with the Volkswagen Golf. This is standard for the price range.
The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $17,200, with a dealer invoice cost of $16,090. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.
MPG Ratings
The Golf R32 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 32 - 38 in-city driving and 43 - 46 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
In 2003 and 2004 the Golf R32 was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Blue Anthracite, Candy White, Indigo Blue Pearl, Mojave Beige Metallic, Reflex Silver Metallic, and Tornado Red. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
We Think…
The 2004 model year was telling year for the Volkswagen Golf. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the R32 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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