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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsAbarth 595 · Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Abarth 595 · Facelift 2016

Turismo 1.4 T-Jet

165 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    231 km/h
    144 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Power
184hp137kW
165hp123kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,120kg2,469lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
80.5s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
71.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
35.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
147hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,064km661mi
Calculated
538km335mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
3,660mm144in
Width
1,790mm70in
1,627mm64in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,485mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,415mm56in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,408mm55in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
185L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
610L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
35L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
149g/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.

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-JetPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.4 s
35.8 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp
123 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 19 hp more than Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet.

The biggest power difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
1,120 kg
2,469 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet7.4 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet: 1.8 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
538 km
335 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
231 km/h
144 mph
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
165 hp
123 kW
7.4 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Power
165 hp
123 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.5 s
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
7.4 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Abarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIAbarth595Facelift 2016Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Power
184 hp
137 kW
165 hp
123 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.4 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,120 kg
2,469 lb
Fuel consumption
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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
Range score
1,064 km
661 mi
538 km
335 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
147 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIAbarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet
Consumption4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.23 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.24 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used705 L186 US gal155 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,234 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 525 km (326 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 195 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 24 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Abarth 595 Facelift 2016 Turismo 1.4 T-Jet

  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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