Wow, the gap between these two gens is bigger than I thought. I assume the 200 to 26 seconds was done with the DSG? Cause the one in the Mk5 is definitely inferior
VW Golf GTI vs VW Golf GTI
Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
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Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 211 / 208 |
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 280 / 207 |
Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1404 / 3095 | 1357 / 2992 |
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 141 | 155 / 153 |
Average price | €25,000 | €28,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration
Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
---|---|---|
0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.2 s |
0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.2 s |
0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 26.4 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 19.8 s |
0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 5.8 s |
0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 15.0 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.4 s @ 82.6 mph |
1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 14.5 s @ 100.0 mph |
Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 24.3 s @ 121.2 mph |
General performance
Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
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Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 240 kph (149 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.47 g (5 m/s²) |
Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US / 34 UK) |
100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
Summary
Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | VW Golf GTI (Mk VI) |
---|---|---|
Track Performance | 868 | 899 |
Straight line speed | 1338 | 1523 |
Total | 2206 | 2422 |
Verdict
Golf GTI is the fastest by a small margin.
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Acceleration graph
Huh? 15y ago
If the MkVI does the 1/4 mile in 14.5 @ 100mph, how can the 0-160km/h time be 15.0 sec? Makes no sense.