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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,293 kg
    2,851 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,020 km
    634 mi
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,293kg2,851lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
85.3s99% target: 209 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
39.3s
Calculated
50.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
1,020km634mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,258mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,626mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
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Trunk volume
605L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,270L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
129g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.3 s
50.9 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 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
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 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 Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
211 km/h
131 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI8.6 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 Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
980 km
609 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
1,020 km
634 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
211 km/h
131 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 Variant1.4 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
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 mm
58.3 in
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,258 mm
167.6 in
Height
1,491 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 Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
211 km/h
131 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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 Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.6 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 Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
211 km/h
131 mph
Lightness
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,562 mm
179.6 in
Height
1,481 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
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
1,020 km
634 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
129 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 225 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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