Volkswagen Golf V Variant
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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2.0 i 16V Turbo
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.5 s
- Fastest top speed220 km/h137 mph
- Most powerful170 hp127 kW
- Lowest city consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.0 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
- Largest trunk505 L
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score45/100
- Best economy score87/100
- Best practicality score84/100
Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo
- Highest torque270 Nm199 lb-ft
- Lightest1,355 kg2,987 lb
- Best power-to-weight125 hp/t94 kW/t8.0 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | RenaultLaguna 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 TSI: Power / Torque
- Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 6,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo | 5,000 rpm | 3,250 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | RenaultLaguna 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 8.5 s |
| RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo | 8.6 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | RenaultLaguna II Grandtour2.0 i 16V Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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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| Range score | 753 km 468 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 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
Renault Laguna II Grandtour 2.0 i 16V Turbo
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 7 kg lighter
- Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Smallest trunk
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