Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0

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

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Mini Hatch (F56)

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Lightest
    1,205 kg
    2,657 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
Power
230hp172kW
231hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,205kg2,657lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
68.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
3,874mm153in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,727mm68in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,495mm98in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
211L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L
CO2 emissions-
155g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.05,200-6,000 rpm1,250-4,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
22.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
165 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 has 1 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
320 Nm
236 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
1,205 kg
2,657 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
246 km/h
153 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.06.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 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
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)JCW 2.0
Power
230 hp
172 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.3 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,205 kg
2,657 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Length
3,874 mm
152.5 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
-
155 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 GTI 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 125 km (77 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

Mini Hatch (F56) JCW 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 136 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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