Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6vsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf IV

2.8 VR6

204 hp2792 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback1999-2003
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    146 hp/t
    109 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
204hp152kW
184hp137kW
Torque
270Nm199lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.3s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,792cc170cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,149mm163in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,518mm99in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,513mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,487mm59in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
245L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,185L
1,270L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.3 s
32.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
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 IV2.8 VR6
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR67.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 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 IV2.8 VR6
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6
204 hp
152 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf IV2.8 VR6VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
270 Nm
199 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
-
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
-
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
245 L
8.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 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
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf IV 2.8 VR6

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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