Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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 VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

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
  • Most powerful
    245 hp
    183 kW
  • 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
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    926 km
    575 mi
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
245hp183kW
150hp112kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,312kg2,892lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
43.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t127lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,498cc91cu 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
50L
CO2 emissions-
123g/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 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 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 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
43.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
144 km/h
89 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 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 20171.5 TSI ACT
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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,320 kg
2,910 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
216 km/h
134 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 20171.5 TSI ACT8.3 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 1.5 TSI ACT: 2.1 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)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT 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
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
926 km
575 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
216 km/h
134 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
245 hp
183 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,312 kg
2,892 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,482 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
758 km
471 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
-
123 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Has 95 hp more
  • Has 120 Nm more
  • Is 8 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 73 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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