Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (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 VII (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR)

R32 3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    211 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    797 km
    495 mi
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
300hp224kW
250hp186kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,541kg3,397lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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
55.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
16.1s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
162hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
208Nm/t139lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
797km495mi
Calculated
556km345mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,246mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,498mm59in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
275L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,230L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 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)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.1 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
2.2 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
113 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)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 50 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) R 2.0 TSI: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 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)R 2.0 TSI
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VII (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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI4.9 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V66.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 1.6 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)R 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6: 3.9 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)R 2.0 TSI
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
797 km
495 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
4.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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/h6.5 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 VII (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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
4.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 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 VII (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)R32 3.2 V6
Power
300 hp
224 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 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
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,541 kg
3,397 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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
797 km
495 mi
556 km
345 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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.

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) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) R32 3.2 V6
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 121 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 242 km (150 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 68 L more trunk volume

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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