Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsOpel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Opel Astra H

2.0i 16V Turbo

240 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,385 kg
    3,053 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    565 km
    351 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
240hp179kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
24.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
565km351mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,249mm167in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,753mm69in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,614mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,488mm59in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,488mm59in
Ground clearance-
160mm6in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,330L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
52L

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 V6Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo: 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
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo5,600 rpm-5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
24.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
161 km/h
100 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
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has 10 hp more than Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 10 hp (7 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
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
320 Nm
236 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
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
1,385 kg
3,053 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
244 km/h
152 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 V66.5 s
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo6.4 s

Although Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has more power, Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 1.6 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
556 km
345 mi
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
565 km
351 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
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
240 hp
179 kW
6.4 s
244 km/h
152 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,249 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.4 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelAstra H2.0i 16V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,249 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
565 km
351 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Opel Astra H 2.0i 16V Turbo

  • Is 156 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (6 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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