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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5)

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
220hp164kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
79.3s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
29.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,278mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,486mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,537mm100in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,544mm61in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
310L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
905L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
29.0 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 25 hp more than Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 25 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
233 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
233 km/h
145 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 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)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenBeetle (A5)2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 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
4,278 mm
168.4 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
846 km
526 mi
CO2 score
-
150 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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 (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 25 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) 2.0 TSI

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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