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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    121 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    943 km
    586 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,257kg2,771lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
75.9s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
80.4s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
39.1s
Calculated
42.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
926km575mi
Calculated
943km586mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
124g/km
121g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.1 s
42.0 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI: 0.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
926 km
575 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
943 km
586 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.2 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 VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSI
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20171.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,257 kg
2,771 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
926 km
575 mi
943 km
586 mi
CO2 score
124 g/km
121 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI
Consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.45 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.21 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used810 L214 US gal178 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,418 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 1.4 TSI

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 17 km (11 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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