Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    211 km/h
    131 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    129 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,347kg2,970lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
85.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
92.0s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
50.9s
Calculated
82.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
111hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,020km634mi
Calculated
948km589mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
129g/km
134g/km

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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 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
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
50.9 s
82.5 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
141 km/h
88 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
1,347 kg
2,970 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 20172.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
203 km/h
126 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 20172.0 TDI8.6 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 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 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI: 0.9 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 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
948 km
589 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
203 km/h
126 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
8.7 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 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,347 kg
2,970 lb
Fuel consumption
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
1,020 km
634 mi
948 km
589 mi
CO2 score
129 g/km
134 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.58 LC100 km10.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.80 LC100 mi16.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used735 L194 US gal162 UK gal870 L230 US gal191 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,286 LC/year1,523 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 48 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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