Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,270 kg
    2,800 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    175 hp/t
    130 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
235hp175kW
150hp112kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
23.9s
Calculated
42.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
118hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.9 s
42.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 85 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 85 hp (63 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,270 kg
2,800 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
216 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: 1.6 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 3.3 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
216 km/h
134 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.2 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 VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
118 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 85 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 376 km (234 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • 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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