Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

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 V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008

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 combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
184hp137kW
200hp149kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,302kg2,870lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
233 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
28.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,216mm166in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,759mm69in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,534mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,305L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
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 (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
28.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
233 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI has 16 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 V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 16 hp (12 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
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)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 4.0 L/100 km.

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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi

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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 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)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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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)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
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
233 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,302 kg
2,870 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,216 mm
166.0 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 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 TDIVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 81 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 520 km (323 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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