Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIvsRenault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo

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

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Renault Laguna II Grandtour

2.0 i 16V Turbo

170 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIRenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
170hp127kW
170hp127kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,362kg3,003lb
1,355kg2,987lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,985kg4,376lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
76.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.8s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,556mm179in
4,695mm185in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,772mm70in
Height
1,504mm59in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,480mm58in
Trunk volume
505L
475L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,500L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIRenault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo5,000 rpm3,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIRenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.8 s
37.9 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
170 hp
127 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
1,355 kg
2,987 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 Variant1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo: 0.1 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 Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 mph
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
170 hp
127 kW
8.6 s
220 km/h
137 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 Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIRenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo
Power
170 hp
127 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
1,355 kg
2,987 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,695 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
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Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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