Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · 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 Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,448kg3,192lb
1,372kg3,025lb
Gross weight
2,050kg4,519lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
79.5s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
95.4s99% target: 206 km/h / 128 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
44.7s
Calculated
62.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
104hp/t77kW/t47hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
235Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
1,038km645mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,247mm167in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,431mm56in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,535mm60in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,505mm59in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
138mm5in
Trunk volume
605L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
-
Doors
5
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
44.7 s
62.5 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 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 VariantFacelift 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 VariantFacelift 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,372 kg
3,025 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
980 km
609 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
1,038 km
645 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
214 km/h
133 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 20151.4 TSI
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 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
8.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
208 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,448 kg
3,192 lb
1,372 kg
3,025 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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
980 km
609 mi
1,038 km
645 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
104 hp/t
77 kW/t
9.7 kg/hp
109 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 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 Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 1.4 TSI

  • Is 76 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 57 km (36 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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