Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.0 L/100 km
    15.7 mpg US
    18.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
250hp186kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,487mm59in
Trunk volume
275L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,185L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
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
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has 46 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 46 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 0.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
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
Range score
556 km
345 mi
-
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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