Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 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 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

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
    228 km/h
    142 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    104 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
To 99% top speed
78.3s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.6s
0-200 km/h
32.2s
Calculated
37.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
2.1L/100 km112mpg US134.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t104kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,905km1,184mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,276mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,484mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
272L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,162L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
40L

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) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,550-3,500 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)Facelift 2017GTE 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
32.2 s
37.4 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
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
151 km/h
94 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)Facelift 2017GTE 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) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 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
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 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)Facelift 2017GTE 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) Facelift 2017 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 2.4 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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
1,111 km
690 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,905 km
1,184 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
228 km/h
142 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 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
228 km/h
142 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)Facelift 2017GTE 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
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 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
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 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
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 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
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.6 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
222 km/h
138 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
2.1 L/100 km
112.0 mpg US
134.5 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,905 km
1,184 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
104 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 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) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK2.1 L/100 km112 mpg US134.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km3.68 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi5.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal315 L83 US gal69 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year551.25 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 42 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

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