Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1983 – 1992) vs Peugeot 205 (1983 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 90 hp at most. The Peugeot 205 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.6 s against 10.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 198 km/h against 178 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 5.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 850 kg. At 3,980 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 279 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1983 – 1992
|
Peugeot
205
1983 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | France |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1992 | 1983 – 1998 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 10 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 90 hp | 45 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 96 – 145 Nm | 68 – 157 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 – 18.7 s | 10.6 – 18.8 s |
| Top speed | 148 – 178 km/h | 134 – 198 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.5 – 7.5 L/100 km | 4.8 – 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,980 mm | 3,701 mm |
| Width | 1,610 – 1,666 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 – 2,482 mm | 2,421 mm |
| Curb weight | 850 – 928 kg | 740 – 880 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.