Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,341 kg
    2,956 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
230hp172kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,617kg3,565lb
1,341kg2,956lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
612km380mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
23.1 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,341 kg
2,956 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)R32 3.2 V6
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
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 (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 3.4 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)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 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 (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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Range score
612 km
380 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 276 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 169 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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