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

290 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    290 hp
    216 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,410 kg
    3,109 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
290hp216kW
270hp201kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,410kg3,109lb
1,446kg3,188lb
Gross weight-
2,010kg4,431lb
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
63.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
67.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.6s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.4s
Calculated
19.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.6s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
706km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length-
4,212mm166in
Width-
1,779mm70in
Height-
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase-
2,578mm101in
Front track-
1,533mm60in
Rear track-
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume-
275L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
60L

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 TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5,400-6,400 rpm1,950-5,300 rpm6,650 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.6 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.4 s
19.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI5.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 0.1 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSI
290 hp
216 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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

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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
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

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 TCR 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 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 TCR 2.0 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.6 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

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 TCR 2.0 TSI
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
290 hp
216 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.6 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
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
Range score
-
706 km
439 mi
Trunk score
-
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI TCR 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 36 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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