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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,501kg3,309lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
743km462mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,679mm184in
4,556mm179in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,781mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,504mm59in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
605L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
38.2 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI has 14 hp more than Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.5 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 2.1 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Length
4,556 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,504 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,038 km
645 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
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Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 294 km (183 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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