Car comparison

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016 Pista 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.

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Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

Pista 1.4 T-Jet

160 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
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

  • 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 Pista 1.4 T-Jet

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Lightest
    1,045 kg
    2,304 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    153 hp/t
    114 kW/t
    6.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAbarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
160hp119kW
150hp112kW
Torque
230Nm170lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,045kg2,304lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight-
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
36.5s
Calculated
41.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
153hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
603km375mi
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
134g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.5 s
41.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Abarth595Facelift 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
1,045 kg
2,304 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
216 km/h
134 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet7.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.8 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 Pista 1.4 T-Jet: 0.5 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
603 km
375 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
160 hp
119 kW
7.4 s
216 km/h
134 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.4 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-Jet
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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 2016Pista 1.4 T-JetVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
160 hp
119 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,045 kg
2,304 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 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
603 km
375 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
134 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
153 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 Pista 1.4 T-JetVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Pista 1.4 T-Jet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 138 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 340 km (211 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 13 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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