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Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 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 VIII · Facelift 2024

2.0 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    786 km
    488 mi
  • Largest trunk
    381 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf V (3-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
  • Best power-to-weight
    157 hp/t
    117 kW/t
    6.4 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    59/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
204hp152kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,590kg3,505lb
1,417kg3,124lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.6s
Calculated
24.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
226Nm/t151lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
786km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,483mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume
275L
381L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,237L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
55L

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 VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI-1,500-4,400 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.6 s
24.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
243 km/h
151 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
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
162 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has 46 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 46 hp (34 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
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 (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
1,417 kg
3,124 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
243 km/h
151 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI6.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 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
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 3.8 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
786 km
488 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
6.3 s
243 km/h
151 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 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)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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
6.3 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 VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20242.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,483 mm
58.4 in
Range score
556 km
345 mi
786 km
488 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
381 L
13.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 2.0 TSI

  • Is 173 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 230 km (143 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 106 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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