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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.9 L/100 km
    60.3 mpg US
    72.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,136 km
    706 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,363kg3,005lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
41.2s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.5s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
110hp/t82kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
249Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,136km706mi
Calculated
1,064km661mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,637mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
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
113g/km
110g/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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.5 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.2 s
42.5 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 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 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 20172.0 TDI
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,290 kg
2,844 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 20172.0 TDI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 20172.0 TDI8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 0.7 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 20172.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
1,064 km
661 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 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)1.4 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
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 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 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 20172.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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 20172.0 TDI
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.2 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
216 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,363 kg
3,005 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,136 km
706 mi
1,064 km
661 mi
CO2 score
113 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
110 hp/t
82 kW/t
9.1 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.70 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.39 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used660 L174 US gal145 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,155 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 73 km (45 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 1.4 TSI

  • Is 73 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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