Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIvsVolkswagen 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 V (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2004-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    233 km/h
    145 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200hp149kW
184hp137kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,383kg3,049lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
74.1s99% target: 231 km/h / 143 mph
Calculated
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
32.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
202Nm/t135lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
671km417mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,216mm166in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,759mm69in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,270L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI: 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI5,100 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm5,350 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.2 s
32.2 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
1,383 kg
3,049 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
233 km/h
145 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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: 3.7 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
671 km
417 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.9 s
233 km/h
145 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 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
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

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 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
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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 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 V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.5 s
Top speed
233 km/h
145 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
671 km
417 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 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

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 63 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 440 km (274 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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