Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 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 (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
245hp183kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
22.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
794km493mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,482mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
3
3
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 (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
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
22.6 s
22.2 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
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
165 km/h
103 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 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
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,340 kg
2,954 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 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 V66.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s

Although Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-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 (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 4.5 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
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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
556 km
345 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 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
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 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 (3-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
3 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 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/h6.5 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 VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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 (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
245 hp
183 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 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
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,246 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Doors/seats
3 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
556 km
345 mi
794 km
493 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 250 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 238 km (148 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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