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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,319 kg
    2,908 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
235hp175kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,319kg2,908lb
1,345kg2,965lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
77.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
21.7s
Calculated
23.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,779mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,305L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.7 s
23.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
1,319 kg
2,908 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,345 kg
2,965 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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

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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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

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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSI
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,319 kg
2,908 lb
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
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
Range score
781 km
485 mi
688 km
427 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
174 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
175 hp/t
130 kW/t
5.7 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 (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 26 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 94 km (58 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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