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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VIII · Facelift 2024

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,364 kg
    3,007 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    147 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
200hp149kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,364kg3,007lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
77.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.9s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
28.9s
Calculated
36.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
0.3L/100 km784mpg US941.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
147hp/t109kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
159Nm/t106lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
679km422mi
Calculated
13,333km8,285mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,289mm169in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,789mm70in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,476mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,544mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,519mm60in
Trunk volume
350L
273L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,129L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI-1,500-4,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.9 s
36.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI has 50 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
1,577 kg
3,477 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI7.2 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 7.8 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
679 km
422 mi
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
13,333 km
8,285 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.2 s
220 km/h
137 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
7.2 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 (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,364 kg
3,007 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
8.1 L/100 km
29.0 mpg US
34.9 mpg UK
0.3 L/100 km
784.0 mpg US
941.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,289 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,476 mm
58.1 in
Range score
679 km
422 mi
13,333 km
8,285 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
273 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
147 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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 V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI
Consumption8.1 L/100 km29 mpg US34.9 mpg UK0.3 L/100 km784 mpg US941.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.17 LC100 km0.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.81 LC100 mi0.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,215 L321 US gal267 UK gal45 L12 US gal10 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,126 LC/year78.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 213 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 52 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VIII Facelift 2024 1.5 TSI

  • Uses 7.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12,654 km (7,863 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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