Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 1.4 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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,291 kg
    2,846 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.8 L/100 km
    61.9 mpg US
    74.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    111 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,163 km
    723 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,291kg2,846lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
86.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
44.9s
Calculated
62.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.8L/100 km61.9mpg US74.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
263Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,163km723mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance-
138mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
111g/km
128g/km

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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.9 s
62.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,291 kg
2,846 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,344 kg
2,963 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 20172.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
208 km/h
129 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 20172.0 TDI8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 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 20172.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 1.2 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 20172.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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 20172.0 TDI
1,163 km
723 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,000 km
621 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
208 km/h
129 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
208 km/h
129 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 20172.0 TDI
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.8 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 20172.0 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,291 kg
2,846 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
4.3 L/100 km
54.7 mpg US
65.7 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,247 mm
167.2 in
Height
1,431 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,163 km
723 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
111 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.3 L/100 km54.7 mpg US65.7 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.52 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.11 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used645 L170 US gal142 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,129 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 53 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 17 g/km less CO2

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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