Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

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 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI SCR

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,078 km
    670 mi
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
245hp183kW
150hp112kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
88.8s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
52.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
98hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
1,078km670mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
142mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
134g/km

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 VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCRPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR-1,750-3,000 rpm3,250 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
52.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
140 km/h
87 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 95 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 95 hp (71 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
340 Nm
251 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
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,535 kg
3,384 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
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
211 km/h
131 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR: 2.5 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
794 km
493 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
1,078 km
670 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
248 km/h
154 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
211 km/h
131 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
248 km/h
154 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.7 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
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI SCR
Power
245 hp
183 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
1,078 km
670 mi
CO2 score
-
134 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI SCR
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 195 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 85 hp/t better power-to-weight

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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