Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,466 kg
    3,232 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    275 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
270hp201kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,466kg3,232lb
1,569kg3,459lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
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
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
18.6s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
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Trunk volume
275L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,230L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.6 s
22.7 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,569 kg
3,459 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 0.7 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 1.4 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
612 km
380 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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
5 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR) R 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
5 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
714 km
444 mi
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 102 km (63 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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