Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

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

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) · Facelift 2005

GTI Cup 1.8

180 hp1781 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    169 hp/t
    126 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    671 km
    417 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8

  • Lightest
    1,095 kg
    2,414 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
230hp172kW
180hp134kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
235Nm173lb-ft
Curb weight
1,357kg2,992lb
1,095kg2,414lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,650kg3,638lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
25.0s
Calculated
29.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
570km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,781cc109cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
3,916mm154in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,650mm65in
Height
1,501mm59in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,466mm97in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,426mm56in
Trunk volume
350L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,030L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
45L

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 Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,500 rpm2,200-5,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.85,500 rpm1,950 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.0 s
29.7 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
153 km/h
95 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
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8 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
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
235 Nm
173 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
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
1,095 kg
2,414 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
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 TFSI6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.87.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8: 0.7 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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
570 km
354 mi

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
230 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
245 km/h
152 mph
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
180 hp
134 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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
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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 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
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
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
6.8 s
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.5 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
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
164 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenPolo IV (9N)Facelift 2005GTI Cup 1.8
Power
230 hp
172 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
235 Nm
173 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,357 kg
2,992 lb
1,095 kg
2,414 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,501 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,916 mm
154.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
671 km
417 mi
570 km
354 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
164 hp/t
123 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 V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Polo IV (9N) Facelift 2005 GTI Cup 1.8
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 101 km (63 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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