Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.0 L/100 km
    21.4 mpg US
    25.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
204hp152kW
200hp149kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,447kg3,190lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
245L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,305L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
28.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 4 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 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,447 kg
3,190 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 IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 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 Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
-
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 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 TFSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 47 kg lighter
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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