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Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet · Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 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 Cabriolet · Facelift 2015

GTI 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2015-2016
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,391 kg
    3,067 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,064 km
    661 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
220hp164kW
184hp137kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,391kg3,067lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
30.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
154hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
846km526mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,258mm168in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,782mm70in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,414mm56in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
130mm5in
131mm5in
Trunk volume
250L
605L
Max trunk volume-
1,620L
Doors
2
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions-
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
30.7 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI has 36 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,391 kg
3,067 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI: 1.8 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
846 km
526 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.9 s
236 km/h
147 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 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

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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 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 CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSI
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
7.9 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletFacelift 2015GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.9 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,391 kg
3,067 lb
Fuel consumption
6.5 L/100 km
36.2 mpg US
43.5 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
846 km
526 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
-
124 g/km
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
154 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 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 Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.5 L/100 km36.2 mpg US43.5 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.38 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.31 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used975 L258 US gal214 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,706 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet Facelift 2015 GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 218 km (135 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 355 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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