Compare Volkswagen Golf 8 vs DS 5

Variants
1.0 eTSI 110 DSG
1.0 TSI 110
1.0 TSI 90
1.4 TSI 204 eHybrid DSG
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG
1.5 eTSI 150 DSG
1.5 TGI 130 DSG
1.5 TSI 130
1.5 TSI 150
2.0 TDI 115
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTD DSG
GTE DSG
GTI
GTI Clubsport DSG
GTI DSG
R 4MOTION DSG
BlueHDi 120
BlueHDi 120 AT
BlueHDi 150
BlueHDi 180 AT
Hybrid AWD
THP 165 AT
THP 210

Capacity

Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, coil spring
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.2 m / 36.7 ft

Dimensions

Size | Height
1505 mm / 59.3 in
Size | Length
4530 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width
1871 mm / 73.7 in
Track Width | Front
1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
Wheelbase
2727 mm / 107.4 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.275

Powertrain

Emission Standard
Euro 6
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2020
2015 ~ 2018

Reviews

Neofiliac score
70%
23%
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good handlding characteristics
  • Low official fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Rather ungainly

Price

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