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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (3-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,388 kg
    3,060 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    177 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    769 km
    478 mi
  • Largest trunk
    374 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • 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
1,388kg3,060lb
1,590kg3,505lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
21.1s
Calculated
22.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
177hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
267Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
201Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
769km478mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,627mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,545mm61in
1,533mm60in
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
50L
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 TSI5,000-6,500 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,750 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
5.9 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.1 s
22.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
163 km/h
101 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
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,590 kg
3,505 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 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 VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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: 4.3 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
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIGTI 2.0 TSI
769 km
478 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (3-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
556 km
345 mi

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
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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/h6.2 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/h6.5 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

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/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

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
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.2 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

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
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
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

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
6.2 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,388 kg
3,060 lb
1,590 kg
3,505 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
769 km
478 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
374 L
13.2 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
177 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 202 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 214 km (133 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 99 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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