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Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

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 VII (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
240hp179kW
220hp164kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,475kg3,252lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,150mm163in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
330L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,270L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
23.9 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
162 km/h
101 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 20 hp (15 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s

Although Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 0.1 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24VVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
240 hp
179 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
-
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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.

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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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