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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V

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 Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf IV

R32 3.2 VR6 24V

240 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2002-2003

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
245hp183kW
240hp179kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,475kg3,252lb
Gross weight
1,920kg4,233lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.4s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
210Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
3,189cc195cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,150mm163in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,518mm99in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,513mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,487mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
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Trunk volume
380L
330L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,185L
Doors
5
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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6,200 rpm3,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.4 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
310 Nm
229 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
1,475 kg
3,252 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
247 km/h
153 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 Performance 2.0 TSI6.3 s
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf IV R32 3.2 VR6 24V: 0.3 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
240 hp
179 kW
6.6 s
247 km/h
153 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 Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf IVR32 3.2 VR6 24V
Power
245 hp
183 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,475 kg
3,252 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 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
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,150 mm
163.4 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 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 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 105 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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