Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
250hp186kW
220hp164kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,541kg3,397lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,080kg4,586lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
556km345mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,246mm167in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,498mm59in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,295 kg
2,855 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)R32 3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 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)R32 3.2 V66.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 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 V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 4.4 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 V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
556 km
345 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 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)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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 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

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)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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 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 V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
556 km
345 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 246 kg lighter
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 226 km (140 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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