Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIvsToyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6

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 TCR 2.0 TSI

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Toyota Yaris (XP210)

GR 1.6

261 hp1618 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
Power
290hp216kW
261hp195kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight-
1,645kg3,627lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.8s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
610km379mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,618cc99cu in
Length-
3,995mm157in
Width-
1,805mm71in
Height-
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase-
2,560mm101in
Front track-
1,536mm60in
Rear track-
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance-
124mm5in
Trunk volume-
207L
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank-
50L

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 TCR 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5,400-6,400 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.66,500 rpm3,000-4,600 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
23.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
261 hp
195 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has 29 hp more than Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: 29 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
360 Nm
266 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
1,305 kg
2,877 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
229 km/h
142 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 TCR 2.0 TSI5.6 s
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.65.5 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has more power, Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
261 hp
195 kW
5.5 s
229 km/h
142 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
207 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
Power
261 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 s
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
5.5 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)GR 1.6
Power
290 hp
216 kW
261 hp
195 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
207 L
7.3 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
-
610 km
379 mi
Trunk score
-
207 L
7.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 29 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Toyota Yaris (XP210) GR 1.6

  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest

Cons

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

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