Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,302 kg
    2,870 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
184hp137kW
204hp152kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
270Nm199lb-ft
Curb weight
1,302kg2,870lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
28.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,792cc170cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,149mm163in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
245L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,185L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
28.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
270 Nm
199 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,302 kg
2,870 lb
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 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)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.4 s.

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)GTD 2.0 TDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
Power
184 hp
137 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,302 kg
2,870 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Length
4,149 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
245 L
8.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 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) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Is 98 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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