Comments on: 2006 Volkswagen Golf R32 Road Test

By: Terry Tibbs

Terry Tibbs — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:24:10 +0000

Beautiful Car, beautiful. Nothing faster up the Macquarie Pass.

By: Dougie

Dougie — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:33:58 +0000

What octane petrol 95 or 98 for R32?

By: David L

David L — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:37:40 +0000

I purchased my R32 in June 07.
Went for the DSG, after being a manual driver all my life. Personally i think the DSG offers the best of both worlds once you know how to use it !
Car had a few issues with at first with noisy brake calipers, and a steering rack which needed to be replaced one week after owning the car !!!
Also rattles coming from the door skins and speakers.
Apart from these minor, niggly things, the car has awesome performance, it feels very solid, and packs a lot of bang per buck. There is no use comparing this car to a golf GTI, its a totally different car depsite the looks.

This car has the feel of a more expensive car.

Pity they are not going to make it any more. I was looking forward to a more suped up version, maybe a golf r32 RS or something, nevermind, this car will become a classic.

highly recommended.

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:09:22 +0000

The R32 will retain more value than a GTI because there will be no other V6 powered Golf in the future, the VR6 (R32’s predecessor) and R32 will be the only ones because of more stringent emission laws and taxes coming into place in the near future to not justify the production of V6 powered small cars, unfortunately.

Definitely a modern classic, if you can afford it over a GTI then you will not regret it one bit!

In regards of the quality and reliability of the R32, who gives a !@#$, for a soulless A to B car of course that matters, but in this category people who care about that are geeks/dorks or whatever and should be driving a soulless geekmobile, duh!

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:48:24 +0000

My only con is road noise on coarse chip WA roads. The great pro is the linear push and the grip – especially in the wet, truly amazing – or watching v8’s give up in fear in the rain.

By: steve

steve — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:44:49 +0000

Hi
I get 530-550km out of a tank of fuel mainly city driving. By the way i dont flog my car like some clowns that drive r32’s. yes you can get white now.

By: da32

da32 — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 02:02:16 +0000

Hi There

I have my08 3 door R32, wondered if anyone can tell me if the latest releases come standard with the new cd player with the LCD screen even if you do not take the satnav option?

Also can you get them in white now? they are that good i am thinking of going for another one for the family 5 door.

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:35:45 +0000

Further to my previous post. I have done 9000k’s on my R32 so the engine will be well run in.

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:32:49 +0000

Hi Donnie,

To be honest mate, I haven’t really checked! hehe

I will try it out with my next tank of fuel.

According to the trip computer I average 12.5l/100 but I know that that can be out of whack so will assess my next tank for you.

That seems excessive but I don’t exactly drive to conserve fuel.

On the highway I get down to 7.8ish which is great for this type of car.

Steve.

By: Donnie

Donnie — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:32:24 +0000

SteveR32

How many K’s are you getting on a full tank?

By: deyaden

deyaden — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 21:21:26 +0000

hi am deya am lovely golf r32 gti passat because very beatiful and sport motor am lovely golf ful aption

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:29:46 +0000

No worries mate – enjoy! They really are terrific little cars for the money.

By: Tony

Tony — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:25:39 +0000

Thanks SteveR32.

I have a test drive lined up of both this week, so will get a sense of what you are talking about “live”.

Looking forward to it!!!!

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:51:10 +0000

Take 2…..further to previous comment…..there is a cupholder in the S3 but you lose the centre console armrest…..would have made more sense to create cupholder/gym bottle holder grooves in the door skins similar to the way VW did in the R.

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:45:57 +0000

Further to previous comment, that interior similarity to the GTI was supposed to be a con. The interior on the R is nice…but its not in the same ball park as his S3.

Also – no room for gym water bottles in the S3. (I can’t believe that one!)

Also x2 – the Bluetooth system in the Audi is AMAZING. Full functionality, phone book access, voice recognition. Wipes the R32 bluetooth system.

By: SteveR32

SteveR32 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:40:21 +0000

Hi Tony,

I have an MY08 R32, my partner has an MY08 S3 so I drive both on a daily basis.

Here are my pros and cons for both cars:

R32 Pros: – Amazing exhaust note
– Low down acceleration
– Passenger mirror dips when reverse is engaged – handy for not kerbing rims when parking.
– Interior almost identical to GTI – although the speedo/tacho look ultra cool with their blue lit needles
– Grip from AWD – they use the same AWD system so they are pretty similar in this regard.

R32 Cons: – Fuel consumption – I average 13L/100 but generally only do inner Melbourne driving. I don’t drive to conserve fuel, I drive to have fun. On the highway I get 7.9L/100.

S3 Pros: – Amazing interior.
– Very exclusive.
– Better AUDI service than VW dealerships – although my VW experience has been pretty good, only downside was it took longer to get to me from Patricks (docks).
– Better high end acceleration. A real flyer high up in the rev range.
– We have ours in white and it looks pretty amazing from the outside.

S3 Cons: – Ordinary exhaust note. (When compared with the R)
– Cost over R32, although its alot more exclusive.
– Less low down acceleration than R32.
– Only two door and its a pain in the arse to stash things in the back seat. (My R32 is 5Dr)
– “BOSE” stereo shouldn’t be considered high end…its OK but not as good as other BOSE car system I have heard.

To sum up…both are great 10/10 cars. If you are tall like me 6ft5 then grab the R32, alot more roomier. We have the S3 optioned with a sunroof and my head JUST clears the roof.

Hope that helps!

Steve.

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:01:13 +0000

Thanks Steve, will do

By: steve

steve — Sat, 31 May 2008 00:31:08 +0000

I have an r32, I test drove the s3 twice, i felt the r32 was more drivable better power down out of corners greater handling and stability, bigger inside,4 doors is great for me,i liked r32 dash layout better, comes down to how you feel when you drive the cars really, take both for a good drive and see how you feel.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 30 May 2008 07:54:19 +0000

Could any one else comment on Audi S3 vs R32? I have not had either, new to the world of Golf’s (have an Audi A4 now)and would appreciate feedback.

Cheers

By: steve

steve — Thu, 29 May 2008 10:27:41 +0000

hi wondering if any body can help me,
Is it possible to fit 19′ wheel and tyres to a r32 and if so what type and where from. some people have told me you cant fit 19s hard to belive.
thanks
stevepol@bigpond.net.au