Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsMini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018 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 Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Mini Hatch (F56) · Facelift 2018

JCW 2.0

231 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2021

Comparison overview

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

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
245hp183kW
231hp172kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
620km385mi
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
731L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
44L

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 Performance 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.05,200-6,200 rpm1,450-4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
231 hp
172 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 14 hp more than Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
1,235 kg
2,723 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 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 Performance 2.0 TSI6.3 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.06.3 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0: 0.8 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 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
620 km
385 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 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
1,482 mm
58.3 in
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.3 s
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
MiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIMiniHatch (F56)Facelift 2018JCW 2.0
Power
245 hp
183 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
794 km
493 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
211 L
7.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.3 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 Performance 2.0 TSIMini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km12.42 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi20.00 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,864 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 174 km (108 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 169 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Mini Hatch (F56) Facelift 2018 JCW 2.0

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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