Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 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

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,341 kg
    2,956 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,341kg2,956lb
1,376kg3,034lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
80.3s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
30.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

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 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
30.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 2.0 TSI
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,376 kg
3,034 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 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 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 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
231 km/h
144 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 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 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 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 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 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,341 kg
2,956 lb
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
809 km
503 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 35 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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