Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,541 kg
    3,397 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    612 km
    380 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,617kg3,565lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,230L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
22.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,617 kg
3,565 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
248 km/h
154 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 0.3 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 1.0 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
556 km
345 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 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 (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 km (35 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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