Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 eTSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,447kg3,190lb
1,301kg2,868lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
75.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
89.5s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
28.5s
Calculated
38.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
115hp/t86kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.5 s
38.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1,301 kg
2,868 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 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 (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
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
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
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
8.4 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,447 kg
3,190 lb
1,301 kg
2,868 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
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Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
115 hp/t
86 kW/t
8.7 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 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 eTSI

  • Is 146 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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