Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 (5-DOOR)

GTI 2.0 TSI

230 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    230 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,307 kg
    2,881 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    833 km
    518 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230hp172kW
230hp172kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,307kg2,881lb
1,402kg3,091lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
248 km/h
154 mph
To 99% top speed
76.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.1s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
21.6s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
268Nm/t179lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
781km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,268mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,442mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,516mm60in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,270L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Performance 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI4,700-6,200 rpm1,500-4,600 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.6 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
248 km/h
154 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
163 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
1,307 kg
2,881 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
1,402 kg
3,091 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
248 km/h
154 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI6.4 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
833 km
518 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
781 km
485 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
230 hp
172 kW
6.4 s
248 km/h
154 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 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
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
248 km/h
154 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.4 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)GTI Performance 2.0 TSI
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI
Power
230 hp
172 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
248 km/h
154 mph
Lightness
1,307 kg
2,881 lb
1,402 kg
3,091 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 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
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
781 km
485 mi
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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) GTI Performance 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

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

  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 52 km (32 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

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