Peugeot 205 (1984 – 1985) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1984 – 1992): specs compared
The Peugeot 205 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.0 s against 8.3 s. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 909 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,041 mm, the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is 221 mm longer than the Peugeot 205.
| Specification |
Peugeot
205
1984 – 1985
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1984 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1984 – 1985 | 1984 – 1992 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 200 hp | 107 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 154 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 8.3 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 186 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.0 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,820 mm | 3,980 – 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,540 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 909 – 1,032 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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