Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncrovsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf III Variant

2.9 VR6 Syncro

190 hp2861 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate1994-1999
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,362 kg
    3,003 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    245 Nm
    181 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
190hp142kW
170hp127kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,362kg3,003lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
71.7s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
34.4s
Calculated
37.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
176Nm/t118lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
613km381mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,861cc175cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,340mm171in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,695mm67in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,430mm56in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,478mm58in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,465mm58in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
466L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,425L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro5,800 rpm4,200 rpm6,050 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.4 s
37.8 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,362 kg
3,003 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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro8.1 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro: 3.3 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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
613 km
381 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
190 hp
142 kW
8.1 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.5 s
220 km/h
137 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 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
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 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

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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.1 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
8.5 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 III Variant2.9 VR6 Syncro
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf III Variant2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.5 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,362 kg
3,003 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
613 km
381 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
466 L
16.5 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 SyncroVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf III Variant 2.9 VR6 Syncro

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 5 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 39 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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