Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Renault Vel Satis

3.5 V6

241 hp3498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Lightest
    1,547 kg
    3,411 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    149 hp/t
    111 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Most powerful
    241 hp
    180 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
230hp172kW
241hp180kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,547kg3,411lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
2,270kg5,004lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
105.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,498cc213cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,501mm59in
1,575mm62in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,840mm112in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
350L
460L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
36.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has 11 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
330 Nm
243 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,547 kg
3,411 lb
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
1,720 kg
3,792 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
243 km/h
151 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.6 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V68.3 s

Although Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6: 3.6 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
696 km
432 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.6 s
243 km/h
151 mph
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
241 hp
180 kW
8.3 s
235 km/h
146 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

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

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
241 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI 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
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.6 s
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
8.3 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
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
RenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIRenaultVel Satis3.5 V6
Power
230 hp
172 kW
241 hp
180 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,547 kg
3,411 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
11.5 L/100 km
20.5 mpg US
24.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,575 mm
62.0 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
696 km
432 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIRenault Vel Satis 3.5 V6
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK11.5 L/100 km20.5 mpg US24.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km20.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi32.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,725 L456 US gal379 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,019 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1 km (0 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Renault Vel Satis 3.5 V6

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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