Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017
R 2.0 TSI
310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 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 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful310 hp231 kW
- Highest torque400 Nm295 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight204 hp/t152 kW/t4.9 kg/hp
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score69/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
- Lightest1,312 kg2,892 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption8.7 L/100 km27.0 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range758 km471 mi
- Best economy score89/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 310hp231kW | 245hp183kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 370Nm273lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,518kg3,347lb | 1,312kg2,892lb |
| Gross weight | 2,110kg4,652lb | 1,860kg4,101lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 73.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 6.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.9s Calculated | 20.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 5.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton Calculated | 282Nm/t189lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 753km468mi Calculated | 758km471mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,586mm181in | 4,268mm168in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,515mm60in | 1,482mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 2,620mm103in | 2,626mm103in |
| Front track | 1,549mm61in | 1,550mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,520mm60in | 1,521mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 126mm5in | 133mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 605L | 380L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,620L | 1,270L |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 55L | 50L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 2,000-5,400 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 5,000-6,200 rpm | 1,600-4,300 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 5.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 6.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.9 s | 20.8 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.3 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 6.3 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 9.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 14.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 186 km/h 116 mph | 168 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 310 hp 231 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 245 hp 183 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI has 65 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 65 hp (48 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 1,518 kg 3,347 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 1,312 kg 2,892 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 4.8 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 6.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: 1.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: 0.7 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 753 km 468 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | 758 km 471 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 310 hp 231 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| 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 |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI |
| 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI |
| 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 4.8 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 |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK |
| 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 |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTI Performance 2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 310 hp 231 kW | 245 hp 183 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 370 Nm 273 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 6.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,518 kg 3,347 lb | 1,312 kg 2,892 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.3 L/100 km 32.2 mpg US 38.7 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km 35.6 mpg US 42.8 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 753 km 468 mi | 758 km 471 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 204 hp/t 152 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK | 6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.78 LC100 km | 11.55 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 20.56 LC100 mi | 18.59 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal | 990 L262 US gal218 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,916 LC/year | 1,733 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
- Has 65 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 225 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
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
- Is 206 kg lighter
- Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 4 km (3 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Smallest trunk
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