Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIII

R 2.0 TSI

320 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,476 kg
    3,254 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
320hp239kW
250hp186kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,476kg3,254lb
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
52.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg 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
12.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t190lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
612km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,290mm169in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,458mm57in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,628mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,515mm60in
Trunk volume-
275L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI-2,100-5,350 rpm5,600 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI has 70 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 VIII R 2.0 TSI: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
420 Nm
310 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
1,476 kg
3,254 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 VIIIR 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI4.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 1.5 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VIII R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 2.8 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIIIR 2.0 TSI
320 hp
239 kW
4.7 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VIII 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
4.7 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 VIIIR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,476 kg
3,254 lb
1,569 kg
3,459 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,290 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 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
-
612 km
380 mi
Trunk score
-
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 VIII R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 93 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

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