Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsMini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Best choices
Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.2 s
- Most powerful190 hp142 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions129 g/km
- Best performance score52/100
- Best economy score94/100
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
- Fastest top speed230 km/h143 mph
- Lightest1,417 kg3,124 lb
- Best power-to-weight130 hp/t97 kW/t7.7 kg/hp
- Best estimated range1,000 km621 mi
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 190hp142kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,417kg3,124lb | 1,465kg3,230lb |
| Gross weight | 2,020kg4,453lb | 2,055kg4,530lb |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph Calculated | 66.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.8s | 7.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.7s Calculated | 31.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4s Calculated | 6.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg 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 | 15.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated | 130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton Calculated | 273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,000km621mi Calculated | 980km609mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,995cc122cu 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 | 129g/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 TDI: Power / Torque
- Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 4,000 rpm | 1,750-2,500 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.4 s | 6.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.8 s | 7.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 30.7 s | 31.4 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.7 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 6.7 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.3 s | 10.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.2 s | 12.8 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.6 s | 15.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 95 mph | 154 km/h 96 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 190 hp 142 kW |
Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0 has 6 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 SD 2.0: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 1,417 kg 3,124 lb |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 222 km/h 138 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 7.8 s |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 7.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.6 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 1,000 km 621 mi |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 980 km 609 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.8 s | 230 km/h 143 mph |
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | 190 hp 142 kW | 7.2 s | 222 km/h 138 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 |
| 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 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 SD 2.0 | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 7.2 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel 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 SD 2.0 | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | MiniClubman (F54)Cooper SD 2.0 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 190 hp 142 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.8 s | 7.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 230 km/h 143 mph | 222 km/h 138 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,417 kg 3,124 lb | 1,465 kg 3,230 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,000 km 621 mi | 980 km 609 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 130 g/km | 129 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 | 130 hp/t 97 kW/t 7.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI | Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.75 LC100 km | 8.58 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,313 LC/year | 1,286 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
- Is 48 kg lighter
- Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 20 km (13 mi) more estimated range
- Has 245 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Highest CO2 emissions
Mini Clubman (F54) Cooper SD 2.0
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 20 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Emits 1 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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