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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsMini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Mini Clubman (F54)

Cooper S 2.0

192 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIMiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
Power
184hp137kW
192hp143kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
29.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
750km466mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,253mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,441mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,670mm105in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,560mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,561mm61in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
360L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,250L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
48L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
149g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.05,000 rpm1,250 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIMiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
29.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW

Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0 has 8 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
1,460 kg
3,219 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.8 s
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.06.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0: 1.4 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,000 km
621 mi
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
750 km
466 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
230 km/h
143 mph
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
192 hp
143 kW
6.9 s
225 km/h
140 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,253 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.8 s
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.9 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
MiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDIMiniClubman (F54)Cooper S 2.0
Power
184 hp
137 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
6.9 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,253 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,441 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
750 km
466 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
149 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
360 L
12.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
132 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIMini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 43 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 250 km (155 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper S 2.0

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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