Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIvsAriel Nomad 2.4

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Ariel Nomad

2.4

235 hp2354 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated2015-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Lightest
    670 kg
    1,477 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    351 hp/t
    262 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIArielNomad2.4
Power
230hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,337kg2,948lb
670kg1,477lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
201 km/h
125 mph
To 99% top speed
76.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
27.2s99% target: 199 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
31.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
351hp/t262kW/t159hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,354cc144cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
3,215mm127in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,850mm73in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,348mm92in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,585mm62in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
-
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
-
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIAriel Nomad 2.4PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Nomad 2.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
ArielNomad2.47,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIArielNomad2.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
31.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
201 km/h
125 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
9.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW

Ariel Nomad 2.4 has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Ariel Nomad 2.4: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ArielNomad2.4
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,337 kg
2,948 lb
ArielNomad2.4
670 kg
1,477 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
201 km/h
125 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)GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
ArielNomad2.43.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Nomad 2.4 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 3.0 s.

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)GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
ArielNomad2.4
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ArielNomad2.4
235 hp
175 kW
3.4 s
201 km/h
125 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)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
ArielNomad2.4
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
201 km/h
125 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIArielNomad2.4
Power
230 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
201 km/h
125 mph
Lightness
1,337 kg
2,948 lb
670 kg
1,477 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,215 mm
126.6 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
351 hp/t
262 kW/t
2.9 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Nomad 2.4

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 667 kg lighter
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 179 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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