Car comparison

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

GTI Performance 2.0 TSI

245 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Polo VI

GTI 2.0 TSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    248 km/h
    154 mph
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    183 hp/t
    136 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    794 km
    493 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245hp183kW
200hp149kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,280kg2,822lb
Gross weight
1,890kg4,167lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
22.2s
Calculated
26.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
14.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
183hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
794km493mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,067mm160in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,751mm69in
Height
1,482mm58in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,549mm100in
Front track
1,550mm61in
1,522mm60in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,496mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
143mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
305L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,079L
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) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI4,900-6,000 rpm1,500-4,350 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 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.2 s
26.6 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
14.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI has 45 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 45 hp (34 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
320 Nm
236 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.5 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
645 km
401 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
200 hp
149 kW
6.7 s
238 km/h
148 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.7 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
VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI
Power
245 hp
183 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
6.7 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Length
4,067 mm
160.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
794 km
493 mi
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
305 L
10.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
183 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
156 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 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) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km10.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi17.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal930 L246 US gal205 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,628 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 148 km (92 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 75 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI

  • Is 60 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

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

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