Car comparison

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)vsVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

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

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Renault Safrane I (B54)

3.0 Biturbo (B545)

263 hp2963 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback1993-1996
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    263 hp
    196 kW
  • Highest torque
    363 Nm
    268 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    390 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
263hp196kW
240hp179kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,695kg3,737lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
92.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t116kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
667km414mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,963cc181cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,150mm163in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,766mm109in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
390L
330L
Max trunk volume-
1,185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
76L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VPowerTorque
  • Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
23.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has 23 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 23 hp (17 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s

Although Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545) has more power, Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545): 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
263 hp
196 kW
7.2 s
250 km/h
155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 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
RenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Power
263 hp
196 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultSafrane I (B54)3.0 Biturbo (B545)VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
263 hp
196 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
6.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
667 km
414 mi
-
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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
VehicleRenault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Safrane I (B54) 3.0 Biturbo (B545)

  • Has 23 hp more
  • Has 53 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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