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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsOpel Signum · Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V 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 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Opel Signum · Facelift 2005

2.8i V6 24V Turbo

250 hp2792 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

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
  • Lightest
    1,569 kg
    3,459 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,569kg3,459lb
1,580kg3,483lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
94.7s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
22.7s
Calculated
29.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,651mm183in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,466mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,830mm111in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
365L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,410L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

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 Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo5,500 rpm-5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.7 s
29.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
152 km/h
95 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
1,580 kg
3,483 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
247 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Opel Signum Facelift 2005 2.8i V6 24V Turbo: 1.4 s.

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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
250 hp
186 kW
7.6 s
247 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
OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6OpelSignumFacelift 20052.8i V6 24V Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
1,580 kg
3,483 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
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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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Length
4,651 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
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Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
365 L
12.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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 V6
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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