Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIvsToyota Yaris (XP210) · Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo

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) · Facelift 2024

GR 1.6 Turbo

280 hp1618 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2024-present

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
  • 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
290hp216kW
280hp209kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
390Nm288lb-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
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
56.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
215hp/t160kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
299Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
602km374mi
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-
174L
Doors
5
3
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) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 TurboPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo6,500 rpm3,250-4,600 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has more power, Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
ToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo: 1.6 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
280 hp
209 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
174 L
6.1 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.2 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)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyotaYaris (XP210)Facelift 2024GR 1.6 Turbo
Power
290 hp
216 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
174 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
3,995 mm
157.3 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
-
602 km
374 mi
Trunk score
-
174 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
215 hp/t
160 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIToyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Toyota Yaris (XP210) Facelift 2024 GR 1.6 Turbo

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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