Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 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) · Facelift 2017

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet

R 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible2013-2015

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,312 kg
    2,892 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    758 km
    471 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    68/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
265hp198kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,539kg3,393lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
90.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
671km417mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,405mm55in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
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) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI5,000-6,200 rpm1,600-4,300 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
23.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW

Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
1,539 kg
3,393 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI6.4 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI: 1.6 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
671 km
417 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
245 hp
183 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 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 (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
6.4 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VI CabrioletR 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,539 kg
3,393 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 mm
58.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,405 mm
55.3 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
671 km
417 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VI Cabriolet R 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 227 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 130 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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