Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR)

GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

235 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2011-2012
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-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
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    171 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
235hp175kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,377kg3,036lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.8s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
24.1s
Calculated
29.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t127kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
1,190km740mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,213mm166in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,469mm58in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
350L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,305L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
4
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 (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI5,500 rpm2,200 rpm5,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.1 s
29.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI has 51 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,377 kg
3,036 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI6.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.9 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI: 3.8 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 VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
235 hp
175 kW
6.6 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 (5-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
5 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 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 (5-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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-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 (5-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)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 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 (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (5-DOOR)GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
235 hp
175 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 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
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
1,190 km
740 mi
CO2 score
-
109 g/km
Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 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 (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (5-DOOR) GTI Edition 35 2.0 TSI

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Is 2 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 503 km (313 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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