Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIvsMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Mini Paceman (R61)

JCW 1.6

218 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,295 kg
    2,855 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
220hp164kW
218hp163kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,295kg2,855lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
33.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t114kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
595km370mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,124mm162in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,786mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,527mm60in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,554mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
107mm4in
Trunk volume
380L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,080L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
47L
CO2 emissions-
184g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66,000 rpm2,100-4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
33.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI has 2 hp more than Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
244 km/h
152 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
224 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.66.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 0.4 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6: 1.5 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
595 km
370 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
244 km/h
152 mph
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
218 hp
163 kW
6.9 s
224 km/h
139 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
218 hp
163 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
MiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIMiniPaceman (R61)JCW 1.6
Power
220 hp
164 kW
218 hp
163 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
224 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 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/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,124 mm
162.4 in
Height
1,527 mm
60.1 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
595 km
370 mi
CO2 score
-
184 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
154 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.5 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 (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIMini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 186 km (116 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Mini Paceman (R61) JCW 1.6

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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