Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet 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 2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

GTI 2.0 TSI

210 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2012-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    246 km/h
    153 mph
  • Most powerful
    220 hp
    164 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,276 kg
    2,813 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 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
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    781 km
    485 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220hp164kW
210hp157kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,276kg2,813lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
93.2s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
23.5s
Calculated
31.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
781km485mi
Calculated
724km450mi
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
-
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 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI5,300-6,200 rpm1,700-5,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.5 s
31.4 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW

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

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 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 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
280 Nm
207 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 2.0 TSI
1,276 kg
2,813 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
1,458 kg
3,214 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 2.0 TSI
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
237 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 2.0 TSI6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.8 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 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 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 (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
724 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.5 s
246 km/h
153 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
210 hp
157 kW
7.3 s
237 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 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 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 CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 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 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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 VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
7.3 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 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,276 kg
2,813 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
724 km
450 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 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 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 182 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 58 km (36 mi) more estimated range
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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