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 VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017
VS

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/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    229 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,042 km
    647 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
170hp127kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
240Nm177lb-ft
Curb weight
1,420kg3,131lb
1,383kg3,049lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.4s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
74.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
31.4s
Calculated
38.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
174Nm/t116lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,042km647mi
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
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Trunk volume
605L
505L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,495L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
125g/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 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf 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
31.4 s
38.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 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
94 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,420 kg
3,131 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
229 km/h
142 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s
VolkswagenGolf V Variant1.4 TSI8.3 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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: 2.6 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,042 km
647 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
229 km/h
142 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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 VariantGTD 2.0 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
7.9 s
8.3 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
Fuel consumption
4.8 L/100 km
49.0 mpg US
58.9 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
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
1,042 km
647 mi
743 km
462 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
505 L
17.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 Variant GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf V Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.8 L/100 km49 mpg US58.9 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.40 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi13.52 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used720 L190 US gal158 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,260 LC/year1,943 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 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 298 km (185 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

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