Volkswagen Golf V or Volkswagen Golf VI?

2003–2008 vs 2008–2012 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Golf V 4,216 mm, Golf VI 4,534 mm — a 32 cm difference.
Boot: Golf V 350 l, Golf VI 505 l.
Lowest consumption: Golf V 5.1 l/100 km, Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Golf V 59–147 kW, Golf VI 77–155 kW.
Standard equipment: Golf V 21 items (Trendline), Golf VI 26 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no Golf VI is listed right now.

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Highline, MatchSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000	Volkswagen Golf VI2008–2012no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm	Length4,199 mm–4,534 mm
Width	Width1,759 mm	Width1,779 mm–1,786 mm
Height	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm	Height1,423 mm–1,504 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,578 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l	Trunk volume250 l–505 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg	Curb weight1,235 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2008	Production years2008–2012
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines10
Power	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)	Power77–155 kW (105–211 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.2–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI	Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 2.0 TSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed235 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsTrendline · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline	Items in the base trim26 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline	Items in the top trim39 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort5 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 3
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings2	Listings0
Price from	Price from€3,000	Price fromnot specified
Average price	Average price€7,000	Average pricenot specified

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Volkswagen Golf V or Volkswagen Golf VI?

Length: Volkswagen Golf VI 4,534 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 318 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,578 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 505 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Volkswagen Golf V or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The most frugal Volkswagen Golf V uses 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf VI 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Volkswagen Golf V or Volkswagen Golf VI?

The strongest Volkswagen Golf V makes 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI); the strongest Volkswagen Golf VI 155 kW (211 hp) (2.0 TSI GTI).

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