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Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Golf V Variant

1.4 TSI

170 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedWagon / estate2007-2008
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    962 km
    597 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
170hp127kW
150hp112kW
Torque
240Nm177lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,383kg3,049lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
38.2s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
743km462mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,556mm179in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,781mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,504mm59in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
505L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,495L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.2 s
40.4 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
147 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,395 kg
3,075 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 Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
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 V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.4 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 Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 2.2 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 Variant1.4 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
743 km
462 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI 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 Variant1.4 TSI
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
170 hp
127 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
240 Nm
177 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
743 km
462 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
-
118 g/km
Trunk score
505 L
17.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 V Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.95 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.84 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,943 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Is 12 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (136 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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