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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsSkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI

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

Skoda Superb III Combi

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,417 kg
    3,124 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    130 g/km
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,417kg3,124lb
1,435kg3,164lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
2,085kg4,597lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
78.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.7s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
1,065km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,856mm191in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,477mm58in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,841mm112in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,584mm62in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
131mm5in
149mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
660L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,950L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
66L
CO2 emissions
130g/km
140g/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 TDISkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI: 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI4,000-6,200 rpm1,450-3,900 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.7 s
32.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
95 mph
150 km/h
93 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
1,435 kg
3,164 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
230 km/h
143 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI: 0.3 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 VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI: 1.2 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
1,065 km
661 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
8.1 s
230 km/h
143 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 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 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
8.1 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
SkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDISkodaSuperb III Combi1.8 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,417 kg
3,124 lb
1,435 kg
3,164 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Length
4,856 mm
191.2 in
Height
1,477 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
1,065 km
661 mi
CO2 score
130 g/km
140 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
660 L
23.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
125 hp/t
94 kW/t
8.0 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 Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDISkoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 18 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 10 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Skoda Superb III Combi 1.8 TSI

  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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