Since the R32 is just a slightly-modified GTI, it sure seems possible to me. I own a 2002 GTI 1.8T and even with that little engine, the car’s performance is great, as is the gas mileage. In fact, I love the car in general, and it has close to 100,000 miles now with no major problems. Why not Google around for photos of the R32 engine and the VR6 engine and look under the hood to see which is in there?