Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIvsRenault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP

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

Renault Laguna III Grandtour

2.0 dCi FAP

178 hp1995 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2007-2010

Comparison overview

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Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP

Most powerful
178 hp
133 kW
Highest torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Lowest combined fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Lowest city consumption
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 mpg UK
Lowest highway consumption
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Best estimated range
985 km
612 mi
Largest trunk
508 L
Best overall score
58/100
Best performance score
46/100
Best economy score
89/100

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

Quickest 0-100 km/h
8.5 s
Fastest top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightest
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Best power-to-weight
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Best practicality score
84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
Model	VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP
Power	170hp127kW	178hp133kW
Torque	240Nm177lb-ft	380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight	1,362kg3,003lb	1,613kg3,556lb
Gross weight	1,970kg4,343lb	2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed	220 km/h 137 mph	213 km/h 132 mph
To 99% top speed	76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph Calculated	77.3s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph Calculated
0-100 km/h	8.5s	8.7s
0-200 km/h	37.8s Calculated	44.6s Calculated
0-60 mph	8.1s Calculated	8.3s Calculated
Fuel consumption	7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK	6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city	9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK	8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway	6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK	5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile	16.2s Calculated	16.3s Calculated
Power-to-weight	125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb Calculated	110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb Calculated
Torque-to-weight	176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton Calculated	236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton Calculated
Estimated range	753km468mi Calculated	985km612mi Calculated
Displacement	1,390cc85cu in	1,995cc122cu in
Length	4,556mm179in	4,803mm189in
Width	1,781mm70in	1,811mm71in
Height	1,504mm59in	1,445mm57in
Wheelbase	2,578mm101in	2,756mm109in
Front track	1,535mm60in	-
Rear track	1,508mm59in	-
Trunk volume	505L	508L
Max trunk volume	1,495L	-
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel tank	55L	66L

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 III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAPPowerTorque

Dyno simulation data table
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 III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	3,750 rpm	2,000 rpm	4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
Metric	VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP
	Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h	8.1 s	8.3 s
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph	8.5 s	8.7 s
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph	37.8 s	44.6 s
Top speed	220 km/h 137 mph	213 km/h 132 mph
	Drag race simulation
60 ft 18 m	2.8 s	2.8 s
330 ft 101 m	7.2 s	7.2 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	144 km/h 89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	170 hp 127 kW
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	178 hp 133 kW

Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	240 Nm 177 lb-ft
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	380 Nm 280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	1,362 kg 3,003 lb
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	1,613 kg 3,556 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	220 km/h 137 mph
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	213 km/h 132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	8.5 s
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	8.7 s

Although Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP has more power, Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
Vehicle	Value
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	753 km 468 mi
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	985 km 612 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
Vehicle	Power	Acceleration	Top speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	170 hp 127 kW	8.5 s	220 km/h 137 mph
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	178 hp 133 kW	8.7 s	213 km/h 132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

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

Vehicle

Performance score

Practicality score

VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI

Power	170 hp 127 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 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 III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP

Power	178 hp 133 kW
0-100 km/h	8.7 s
Top speed 213 km/h 132 mph

Doors/seats	5 doors 5 seats
Trunk	508 L 17.9 cu ft
Length	4,803 mm 189.1 in
Height	1,445 mm 56.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

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

Vehicle

Performance score

Fuel economy score

VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI

Power	170 hp 127 kW
0-100 km/h	8.5 s
Top speed 220 km/h 137 mph

7.3 L/100 km

32.2 mpg US

38.7 mpg UK

RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP

Power	178 hp 133 kW
0-100 km/h	8.7 s
Top speed 213 km/h 132 mph

6.7 L/100 km

35.1 mpg US

42.2 mpg UK

Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP 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
Vehicle	Fuel consumption, L/100 km	0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK	8.5 s
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK	8.7 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
Vehicle	Power-to-weight, hp/t	Fuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI	125 hp/t 93 kW/t 8.0 kg/hp	7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK
RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP	110 hp/t 82 kW/t 9.1 kg/hp	6.7 L/100 km 35.1 mpg US 42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Vehicle

VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI

RenaultLaguna III Grandtour2.0 dCi FAP

Power

170 hp

127 kW

178 hp

133 kW

Torque

240 Nm

177 lb-ft

380 Nm

280 lb-ft

Acceleration

8.5 s

8.7 s

Top speed

220 km/h

137 mph

213 km/h

132 mph

Lightness

1,362 kg

3,003 lb

1,613 kg

3,556 lb

Fuel consumption

7.3 L/100 km

32.2 mpg US

38.7 mpg UK

6.7 L/100 km

35.1 mpg US

42.2 mpg UK

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	508 L 17.9 cu ft
Length	4,803 mm 189.1 in
Height	1,445 mm 56.9 in

Range score

753 km

468 mi

985 km

612 mi

Trunk score

505 L

17.8 cu ft

508 L

17.9 cu ft

Power-to-weight score

125 hp/t

93 kW/t

8.0 kg/hp

110 hp/t

82 kW/t

9.1 kg/hp

Overall

Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
Vehicle	Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI	Renault Laguna III Grandtour 2.0 dCi FAP
Consumption	7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK	6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km	12.78 LC100 km	11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi	20.56 LC100 mi	18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used	1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal	1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost	1,916 LC/year	1,759 LC/year