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

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 3)

255 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 2)

221 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI (Stage 1)

201 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    255 hp
    190 kW
  • Highest torque
    372 Nm
    274 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    743 km
    462 mi
  • Largest trunk
    505 L
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
Power
255hp190kW+85 hp
221hp165kW+51 hp
201hp150kW+31 hp
170hp127kW
Torque
372Nm274lb-ft+132 Nm
324Nm239lb-ft+84 Nm
293Nm216lb-ft+53 Nm
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
+37 km/h
242 km/h
150 mph
+24 km/h
234 km/h
145 mph
+16 km/h
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
64.9s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-9.4 s
Calculated
69.0s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph-5.4 s
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph-2.7 s
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s-1.9 s
7.1s-1.3 s
7.5s-0.8 s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
20.7s-17.4 s
Calculated
24.8s-13.3 s
Calculated
28.3s-9.9 s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s-1.7 s
Calculated
6.7s-1.2 s
Calculated
7.1s-0.8 s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
15.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
15.4s-0.7 s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,556mm179in
4,556mm179in
4,556mm179in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,781mm70in
1,781mm70in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,504mm59in
1,504mm59in
1,504mm59in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
505L
505L
505L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,495L
1,495L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
5
5
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
55L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 221 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 201 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 221 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 201 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.7 s
7.1 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
24.8 s
28.3 s
38.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.2 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.7 s
13.0 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
15.0 s
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
160 km/h
100 mph
155 km/h
97 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp has 85 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hp and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hp: 1.9 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 221 hp and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 201 hp, separated by only 0.4 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 Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
255 hp
190 kW
6.4 s
255 km/h
158 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
221 hp
165 kW
7.1 s
242 km/h
150 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
201 hp
150 kW
7.5 s
234 km/h
145 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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 Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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 Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
Power
221 hp
165 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp 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 Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 3)255 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 2)221 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI (Stage 1)201 hpVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI170 hp
Power
255 hp
190 kW
221 hp
165 kW
201 hp
150 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
372 Nm
274 lb-ft
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
7.1 s
7.5 s
8.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
743 km
462 mi
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 2) 221 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 1) 201 hpVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 170 hp
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI (Stage 3) 255 hp

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 48 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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