Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

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

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Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf III Variant

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    247 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    240 hp
    179 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.1 L/100 km
    14.6 mpg US
    17.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    466 L
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
240hp179kW
190hp142kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,380kg3,042lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
34.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
613km381mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,861cc175cu in
Length
4,150mm163in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,695mm67in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,478mm58in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
330L
466L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,425L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
34.4 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,380 kg
3,042 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 IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
222 km/h
138 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
222 km/h
138 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 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
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
240 hp
179 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
-
613 km
381 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
466 L
16.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 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 III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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