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2008 Volkswagen R32 MPG & Fuel Cost
1 configuration · 20 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2008 Volkswagen R32 at a glance
The 2008 Volkswagen R32 has 1 configuration in the EPA database, rated 20 MPG combined. The most efficient is the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD at 20 MPG, which costs about $4,020 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs less to fuel than 3 of 10 small car configurations rated for MY2008 (class median $3,830 a year).
What the 2008 R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$335
$4,020 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.70
Per 100 miles
$26.80
Five years
$20,100
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the small car median
$190more a year
Class median $3,830 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 Volkswagen R32 MPG
Gas configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R32 (Most efficient) | 3.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 18 | 23 | 20 | $4,020 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD: $4,790 in California and $3,480 in Texas, a $1,310 difference.
- California $4,790
- Washington $4,510
- New York $3,970
- Florida $3,670
- Texas $3,480
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2008 small car models.
Generations
- 2004
- 2008
Frequently asked questions
How does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2004 Volkswagen R32) is rated 19 MPG combined and costs $4,230 a year to fuel; the 2008 model is rated 20 MPG and costs $4,020 a year.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 get?
EPA rates the 2008 Volkswagen R32 at 20 MPG combined across 1 configuration. The most efficient, the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 20 MPG combined (18 city / 23 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 Volkswagen R32 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,020 a year. Across all 1 configuration the cost runs $4,020 a year.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 Volkswagen R32 100 miles?
About $26.80 per 100 miles for the R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 Volkswagen R32 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 18 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 5 MPG.
How does the 2008 Volkswagen R32 compare with other small car configurations?
The R32 3.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,020 a year to fuel, $190 more than the class median of $3,830, and less than 3 of 10 small car configurations. The comparison covers all 307 rated small car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.