Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

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

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C)

RSI 3.2

224 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2001

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
230hp172kW
224hp167kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,547kg3,411lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
76.5s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
25.3s
Calculated
32.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
149hp/t111kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
525km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,100mm161in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,501mm59in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,515mm99in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,555mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
350L
135L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
-
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
63L

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 TFSIVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.3 s
32.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI has 6 hp more than Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2 and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 6 hp (4 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
1,515 kg
3,340 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.26.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 0.1 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2: 4.1 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
525 km
326 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
224 hp
167 kW
6.7 s
225 km/h
140 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK
6.7 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
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
VolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenNEW Beetle (9C)RSI 3.2
Power
230 hp
172 kW
224 hp
167 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,547 kg
3,411 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
12.0 L/100 km
19.6 mpg US
23.5 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
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,100 mm
161.4 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
525 km
326 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
135 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
149 hp/t
111 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 TFSIVolkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK12 L/100 km19.6 mpg US23.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km21.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi33.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,800 L476 US gal396 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year3,150 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 215 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen NEW Beetle (9C) RSI 3.2

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 32 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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