Volkswagen R32 MPG by year — every rating on record
The Volkswagen R32 has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2004 to 2008. Across those years its best rated version returned 20 mpg (2008) and its thirstiest returned 19 mpg (2004). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 19 mpg | 19 mpg | #20 of 31 (37th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Subcompact Cars |
| 2008 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #39 of 55 (30th pct) | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Volkswagen R32 placed highest in 2004 at #20 of 31, and lowest in 2008 at #39 of 55. It spent 0 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 18 | 23 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
| 2004 | 3.2L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd Premium | 3.2L 6-cyl | 17 | 24 | 19 | 605.3 | 15.7 | $4,100 | 467.7368421052632 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 → 2008 | 19 → 20 mpg | +1 mpg | 575 gal |
What R32 fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2008 Volkswagen R32 burns 575 to 575 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,725 | $1,725 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $2,013 | $2,013 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $2,300 | $2,300 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2008 model year is $3,900 to $3,900 a year in fuel, or $8,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Subcompact Cars
Across the 461 nameplates EPA classifies as Subcompact Cars, the median best combined rating is 24 mpg. At 20 mpg the Volkswagen R32 is 4 mpg below the median, which is worth about $335 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Subcompact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Volkswagen nameplates
Every Volkswagen model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.