Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen 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 Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,344 kg
    2,963 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    128 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,000 km
    621 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,462kg3,223lb
1,344kg2,963lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
94.9s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
62.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
1,000km621mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
175mm7in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
605L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
55L
55L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
128g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
62.2 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
138 km/h
86 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI: 1.0 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
1,344 kg
2,963 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
821 km
510 mi
1,000 km
621 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
128 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

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 Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 118 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 179 km (111 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 29 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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