Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    270 hp
    201 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
270hp201kW
265hp198kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
275L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
1,270L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI has 5 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 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)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 0.6 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)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
706 km
439 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 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)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
6.3 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
725 km
450 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 19 km (12 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 105 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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