Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-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 VII (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,401 kg
    3,089 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    214 hp/t
    160 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
300hp224kW
240hp179kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,401kg3,089lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
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
57.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
214hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
271Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,150mm163in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
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Trunk volume
343L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,185L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 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
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
112 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 60 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 VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,401 kg
3,089 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 VII (3-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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,401 kg
3,089 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
775 km
481 mi
-
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
214 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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 VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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