Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,302 kg
    2,870 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    141 hp/t
    105 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,302kg2,870lb
1,524kg3,360lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,020kg4,453lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
29.1s
Calculated
37.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
1.5L/100 km156.8mpg US188.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
2,667km1,657mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,270mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,457mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,543mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
380L
272L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,162L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L
CO2 emissions-
35g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.1 s
37.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
222 km/h
138 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,302 kg
2,870 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1,524 kg
3,360 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 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)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI: 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 2.7 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
2,667 km
1,657 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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 VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 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 (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
7.6 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)GTD 2.0 TDI
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,302 kg
2,870 lb
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
2,667 km
1,657 mi
CO2 score
-
35 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
141 hp/t
105 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 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) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK1.5 L/100 km156.8 mpg US188.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km2.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi4.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal225 L59 US gal49 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year393.75 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 222 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 108 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,476 km (917 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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