DecodedCarsVolkswagen R32
1 model years from 2008 to 2008, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2008
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.2L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 20–20 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (10)
The 2008 R32 in brief
The 2008 Volkswagen R32 is a compact car offered with a 3.2L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway), 9% worse than the 2008 compact car average of 21.9 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.
The Volkswagen R32 has 1 model year in our data, from 2008 to 2008.
Owners most often report problems with the power train (5), fuel/propulsion system (4), electrical system (2).
2008 R32 pros & cons
Full 2008 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints10 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 50 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
Alternatives to the 2008 R32
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Corolla | 31 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2008 Honda Civic | 42 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2008 Honda Accord | 25 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2008 Mazda 3 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2008 Subaru Impreza/Outback Sport | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →