Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 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 VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,569kg3,459lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
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
71.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,230L
Doors
3
5
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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 15 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 2.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.3 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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
725 km
450 mi
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 249 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 41 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 112 km (70 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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