Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,327 kg
    2,926 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
220hp164kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,327kg2,926lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.5s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.9s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
846km526mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,414mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
130mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
250L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
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Doors
3
2
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
55L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.9 s
29.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,327 kg
2,926 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 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 (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.9 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,327 kg
2,926 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,414 mm
55.7 in
Range score
781 km
485 mi
846 km
526 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km11.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi18.31 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal975 L258 US gal214 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,706 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 103 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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