Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsAlfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

3.2 V6

250 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,569kg3,459lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,546mm100in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
275L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,030L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions-
287g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
23.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
248 km/h
154 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
-
287 g/km
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

  • Is 209 kg lighter
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 5 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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