Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 VIII

GTI 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,354 kg
    2,985 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
245hp183kW
250hp186kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,354kg2,985lb
1,617kg3,565lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
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
76.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
22.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,523mm60in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume
374L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,230L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI: 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,250 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 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
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,354 kg
2,985 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI6.4 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 VIII 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VIII GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 2.9 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VIII 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.4 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
245 hp
183 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,354 kg
2,985 lb
1,617 kg
3,565 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
374 L
13.2 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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
-
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 VIII GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 263 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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