Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,446 kg
    3,188 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
270hp201kW
240hp179kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
67.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,150mm163in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
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Trunk volume
275L
330L
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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
270 hp
201 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
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
Range score
706 km
439 mi
-
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 29 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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