Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,345 kg
    2,965 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    688 km
    427 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
235hp175kW
230hp172kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,357kg2,992lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
75.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
25.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,501mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
350L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,305L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
25.0 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,357 kg
2,992 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
245 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 0.2 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.8 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.8 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 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 VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (10 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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