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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 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
    1,446 kg
    3,188 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 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
1,446kg3,188lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
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
67.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,533mm60in
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
5.4 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.5 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
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 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
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,541 kg
3,397 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
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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 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: 0.8 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 2.3 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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
706 km
439 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 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
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
5.7 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
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
1,498 mm
59.0 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 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.

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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
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 150 km (93 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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