Car comparison

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016 1.4 T-JetvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

1.4 T-Jet

145 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-present
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    123 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
145hp108kW
150hp112kW
Torque
206Nm152lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,035kg2,282lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight-
1,810kg3,990lb
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
84.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.8s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
140hp/t104kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
530km330mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,368cc83cu in
1,498cc91cu 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
Ground clearance-
142mm6in
Trunk volume
185L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
35L
50L
CO2 emissions
151g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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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 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.8 s
43.5 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
2.6 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
144 km/h
89 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
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 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,320 kg
2,910 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
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 20171.5 TSI ACT8.3 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 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 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.5 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet: 1.2 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
926 km
575 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAbarth595Facelift 20161.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
145 hp
108 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
206 Nm
152 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
151 g/km
123 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
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 285 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 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 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 44 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 396 km (246 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 28 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

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