Volkswagen Golf VII Variant
GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
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
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.9 s
- Fastest top speed231 km/h144 mph
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight131 hp/t98 kW/t7.6 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.0 L/100 km58.8 mpg US70.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,136 km706 mi
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score51/100
- Best economy score95/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
- Lightest1,383 kg3,049 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 170hp127kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 240Nm177lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,400kg3,086lb | 1,383kg3,049lb |
| Gross weight | 2,000kg4,409lb | 1,990kg4,387lb |
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph Calculated | 74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.9s | 8.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 30.8s Calculated | 38.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.5s Calculated | 7.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK | 7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK | 5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.7s Calculated | 16.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb Calculated | 123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton Calculated | 174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,136km706mi Calculated | 743km462mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,390cc85cu in |
| Length | 4,575mm180in | 4,556mm179in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,781mm70in |
| Height | 1,470mm58in | 1,504mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,631mm104in | 2,578mm101in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in | 1,535mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,514mm60in | 1,508mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 131mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 605L | 505L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,620L | 1,495L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 115g/km | - |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 6,000 rpm | 1,750 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.9 s | 8.3 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 30.8 s | 38.2 s |
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.8 s | 2.8 s |
330 ft 101 m | 7.0 s | 7.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.4 s | 10.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.3 s | 13.6 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.7 s | 16.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 152 km/h 95 mph | 147 km/h 91 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 170 hp 127 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 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 Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 1,400 kg 3,086 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 231 km/h 144 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 7.9 s |
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 8.3 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 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 Variant GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI: 3.0 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 1,136 km 706 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | 743 km 462 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.9 s | 231 km/h 144 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.
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| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI |
| 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI |
| 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | 7.9 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.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 kg/hp | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 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
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 170 hp 127 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 240 Nm 177 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.9 s | 8.3 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 231 km/h 144 mph | 218 km/h 135 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb | 1,383 kg 3,049 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.4 L/100 km 53.5 mpg US 64.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,136 km 706 mi | 743 km 462 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 115 g/km | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | 505 L 17.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 131 hp/t 98 kW/t 7.6 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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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI | Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK | 7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 7.70 LC100 km | 12.95 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 12.39 LC100 mi | 20.84 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 660 L174 US gal145 UK gal | 1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,155 LC/year | 1,943 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
- Has 14 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 393 km (244 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 power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
- Is 17 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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