Car comparison

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

New comparison

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,035 kg
    2,282 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    140 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
145hp108kW
150hp112kW
Torque
206Nm152lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,035kg2,282lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight-
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
76.7s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
42.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
3,660mm144in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,627mm64in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,485mm58in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,415mm56in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,408mm55in
1,521mm60in
Trunk volume
185L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
35L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm2,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
42.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
149 km/h
92 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI has 5 hp more than Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
1,035 kg
2,282 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI has more power, Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
530 km
330 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
145 hp
108 kW
7.8 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
Power
145 hp
108 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-Jet
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
145 hp
108 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,035 kg
2,282 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
3,660 mm
144.1 in
Height
1,485 mm
58.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
530 km
330 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
140 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 148 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 413 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 30 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
Abarth 595 1.4 T-Jet
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth5951.4 T-Jet
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth595CFacelift 20161.4 T-Jet
1.4 TSI
1.5 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1.4 T-Jet
1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth595C1.4 T-Jet
1.4 TSI
GTD 2.0 TDI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1.4 T-Jet
XSR Yamaha 1.4 T-Jet
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsAbarth695XSR Yamaha 1.4 T-Jet
1.4 TSI
1.5 eTSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VIIIFacelift 20241.5 eTSI
1.4 T-Jet
2.0 TDI
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1.4 TSI
1.4 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
1.4 T-Jet
1.5 TSI ACT
VS
Abarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetvsVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1.4 TSI
GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
VS
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSIvsVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet vs Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI - car comparison - FastVsFaster