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2008 Volkswagen R32
Base
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$14,025
19 listings nationwide

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2024 Porsche 911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$159,700
1 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2008 Volkswagen R32
Base

Big news from the 2007 Chicago Auto Show is the return of the Volkswagen R32 for 2008, a racing-inspired version of the Golf hatchback, similar in looks to the GTI, but with more muscl...

2024 Porsche 911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD
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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2008 Volkswagen R32
Base
65
Andy 2008 Volkswagen R32 BaseReview:

Yes — It's a freakin .:R :) Imagine a car built for the sole purpose of showing off your talents. The 200...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

25
Alexei 2008 Volkswagen R32 BaseReview:

Must Have — Wolf in sheep's clothings. Looks like old fat boy. Can kick ass most of competitors. Infinities do ...

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

105
Martin 2008 Volkswagen R32 BaseReview:

Good German Build — I personally do not like the DSG gearbox with the F1 pedals. The sound is the best! The first versio...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

2024 Porsche 911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD
No User Reviews

Specs

2008 Volkswagen R32
Base
2024 Porsche 911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Dual Clutch 8-Speed Dual Clutch
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
Fuel Economy, City
18 MPG
--
Fuel Economy, Highway
23 MPG
--
Fuel Tank Volume 14.5 gal 17.6 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
250 hp @ 6,300 RPM
379 hp @ 6,500 RPM
Torque
236 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
331 lb-ft @ 1,950 RPM
Cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
10.2:1
Displacement
3,200 cc
3,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.31 in x 3.77 in
3.58 in x 3.01 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags Standard --
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Standard --
Leather Seats Standard --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard --
CD Changer Standard --
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats Standard Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom -- --
Back Legroom -- --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 9.7 cu ft 4.6 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,238 lbs 883 lbs
Exterior
Length 167.2 in 177.9 in
Width 69.2 in 79.7 in
Height 57.7 in 51.1 in
Wheelbase 101.5 in 96.5 in

Available Options

2008 Volkswagen R32
Base
2024 Porsche 911
Carrera 4 Cabriolet AWD

Exterior Colors

  • Agate Grey Metallic
  • Arctic Grey
  • Aventurine Green Metallic
  • Black
  • Carmine Red
  • Chalk
  • GT Silver Metallic
  • Gentian Blue Metallic
  • Guards Red
  • Ice Grey Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Racing Yellow
  • Ruby Star Neo
  • Shark Blue
  • White

Option Packages

  • 930 Leather Package
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)
  • Air Vent Surround & Air Vent Slats In Leather
  • Air Vent Surround In LTHR & Air Vent Slats Painted
  • Aluminum Pedals & Footrest
  • Ambient Lighting
  • BURMESTER High-End Surround Sound System
  • Backrest Shells In LTHR W/Brushed Aluminum Inlay
  • Backrest Shells In LTHR W/Matte Carbon Fiber Inlay
  • Backrest Shells In Leather W/Leather Inlay
  • Backrest Shells In Leather W/PALDAO Inlay
  • Backrest Shells In Leather W/Painted Inlay
  • Bespoke Decal Set
  • Bespoke Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • Bespoke Logo On Center Console Lid
  • Bespoke Owner's Manual Wallet In Leather
  • Bespoke Vehicle Key & Key Pouch In Leather
  • Bose Surround Sound System
  • Carbon Fiber Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • Deviated Leather Seat Centers
  • Deviated Stitching Int PKG & Leather Seat Centers
  • Deviated Stitching Interior Package
  • Double Stripe Decal On Front Trunk Lid In Grey
  • Exclusive Design Taillights
  • Exclusive MANUFAKTUR Leather Interior
  • Extended Dashboard & Door Panel Package In Leather
  • Extended Dashboard In Leather
  • Extended Door Panel In Leather
  • Extended Exclusive MANUFAKTUR Leather Interior
  • Extended Heritage Design Leather Package
  • Exterior Mirror In Carbon Fiber & High Gloss Black
  • Exterior Mirror Lower Trim & Base In Ext Color
  • Exterior Mirror Lower Trim In Exterior Color
  • Exterior Package Painted
  • Front Axle Lift System
  • Front Seat Ventilation
  • GT Sport Steering Wheel In Race-Tex
  • HTD GT SPT Steering WHL W/Matte Carbon Fiber Trim
  • Heated GT Sport Race-Tex Steering Wheel
  • Heated GT Sport Steering Wheel In Race-Tex
  • Heated Multifunction GT Sport Steering Wheel
  • Heritage Design Interior Package - Pure
  • Heritage Design Package - Classic
  • ILLUM Bespoke Matte Carbon Fiber Door Sill Guards
  • ILLUM Door-Sill Guards In DK Silver Brushed Alum
  • Illuminated Bespoke Brushed Alum Door Sill Guards
  • Illuminated Door-Sill Guards In Matte Carbon Fiber
  • Inner Door-Sill Guards In Leather
  • Interior Trim In Light Silver
  • Interior Trim Inlays In Brushed Aluminum
  • Interior Trim Inlays In Exterior Color
  • Interior Trim Inlays In Leather
  • Interior Trim Inlays In Matte Carbon Fiber
  • Interior Trim Inlays In PALDAO
  • Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Lane Keep Assist (LKA) W/Traffic Sign Recognition
  • Led-Matrix Design Headlights In Black W/PDLS+
  • Led-Matrix Design Headlights W/PDLS+
  • Night Vision Assist
  • PDK Gear Selector In Aluminum
  • Paint To Sample (0UB)
  • Paint To Sample Plus
  • Painted Bespoke Vehicle Key W/Leather Key Pouch
  • Personalized Air Vent Surrounds & Slats In Leather
  • Personalized Floor Mats W/Leather Edging
  • Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) In Yellow
  • Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+)
  • Porsche INNODRIVE W/Adaptive Cruise Control
  • Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+)
  • Premium Package
  • Premium Package W/Remote PARKASSIST
  • RR Lid Grille Vert Slat Inlays In High Gloss Black
  • Rear Lid Grille Vert Slat Inlays In Exterior Color
  • Remote PARKASSIST W/LCA & 3D Surround View
  • Seat Belts In Agave Green
  • Seat Belts In Bordeaux Red
  • Seat Belts In Chalk
  • Seat Belts In Guards Red
  • Seat Belts In Lizard Green
  • Seat Belts In Racing Yellow
  • Seat Belts In Shark Blue
  • Seat Belts In Silver Grey
  • Seat Belts In Truffle Brown
  • Sport CHRONO PKG W/Porsche Design SUBSECOND Clock
  • Sport CHRONO Package
  • Sport Exhaust System W/Exclusive Design Tailpipes
  • Sport Exhaust System W/Tailpipes In Black
  • Sport Exhaust System W/Tailpipes In Silver
  • Sport Package
  • Sport Tailpipes In Black
  • Sport Tailpipes In Silver
  • Sportdesign Front Fascia
  • Sportdesign Package
  • Sportdesign Package In High Gloss Black
  • Sportdesign Side Skirts
  • Steering Column Casing In Leather
  • Steering Column Casing In Leather W/Memory Package
  • Sun Visors In Leather
  • Sun Visors In Race-Tex
  • Surround View
  • Titanium Wheel Bolts
  • Vehicle Keys In Leather W/1 Key Pouch In Leather
  • Wheels Painted In Deviated Exterior Color
  • Wheels Painted In Exterior Color
  • Wheels Painted In High Gloss Black
  • Wheels Painted In Jet Black Metallic
  • Wheels Painted In Satin Aurum
  • Wheels Painted In Satin Black
  • Wheels Painted In Satin Platinum
  • Window Triangle Trims In Carbon Fiber
  • Black, LTHR Seat Trim W/LTHR Interior & Chalk Stitching
  • Black, LTHR Seat Trim W/Sport-Tex CNTRS & Chalk Stitching
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Package
  • Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Sport-Tex Centers
  • Bordeaux Red, LTHR Seat Trim W/LTHR Interior & Chalk Stitching
  • Bordeaux Red, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Bordeaux Red/Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Chalk/Slate Grey, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Graphite Blue, LTHR Seat Trim W/LTHR Interior & Chalk Stitching
  • Graphite Blue, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Mojave Beige/Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Interior
  • Mojave Beige/Black, Leather Seat Trim W/Two-Tone Leather Interior
  • Slate Grey, LTHR Seat Trim W/LTHR Interior & Chalk Stitching
  • Slate Grey, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Interior
  • Slate Grey, Leather Seat Trim W/Leather Package
  • Truffle Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim
  • Truffle Brown, Club Leather Seat Trim W/Chalk Stitching
  • 14-Way Power Sport Seats W/Memory Package
  • 18-Way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus W/Memory Package
  • 4-Way Sport Seats Plus
  • Wheels: 20" FR/21" RR CARRERA Exclusive Design
  • Wheels: 20" Front/21" Rear 911 Turbo
  • Wheels: 20" Front/21" Rear CARRERA Classic
  • Wheels: 20" Front/21" Rear CARRERA S
  • Wheels: 20" Front/21" Rear RS SPYDER Design

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