Car comparison

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Arteon

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedLiftback / fastback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,282 kg
    2,826 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,294 km
    804 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,504kg3,316lb
1,282kg2,826lb
Gross weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
137.8s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
9.0s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
54.8s
Calculated
39.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
100hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,294km804mi
Calculated
980km609mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,862mm191in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,871mm74in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,837mm112in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,591mm63in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,581mm62in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
563L
605L
Max trunk volume-
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
66L
50L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
9.0 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
54.8 s
39.3 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
135 km/h
84 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
1,282 kg
2,826 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI9.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
1,294 km
804 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
980 km
609 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
9.0 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 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

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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h9.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
9.0 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenArteon1.5 TSI
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenArteon1.5 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
9.0 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,504 kg
3,316 lb
1,282 kg
2,826 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
563 L
19.9 cu ft
Length
4,862 mm
191.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
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
Range score
1,294 km
804 mi
980 km
609 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
563 L
19.9 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
100 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.0 kg/hp
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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.

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 Arteon 1.5 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Arteon 1.5 TSI

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 314 km (195 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 2 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 222 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 42 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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