Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017
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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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2.0 TDI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h7.5 s
- Fastest top speed240 km/h149 mph Unrestricted230 km/h143 mph Restricted
- Most powerful184 hp137 kW
- Highest torque380 Nm280 lb-ft
- Lightest1,341 kg2,956 lb
- Best power-to-weight137 hp/t102 kW/t7.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption4.9 L/100 km48.0 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption5.6 L/100 km42.0 mpg US50.4 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
- Best performance score54/100
- Best economy score94/100
Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
- Lowest CO2 emissions124 g/km
- Best estimated range1,100 km684 mi
- Largest trunk605 L
- Best overall score61/100
- Best practicality score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184hp137kW | 184hp137kW |
| Torque | 380Nm280lb-ft | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,341kg2,956lb | 1,584kg3,492lb |
| Gross weight | 1,900kg4,189lb | 2,080kg4,586lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Calculated | 219 km/h 136 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 85.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph Calculated | 72.0s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5s | 7.8s |
| 0-200 km/h | 29.4s Calculated | 35.9s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 7.1s Calculated | 7.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK | 5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK | 5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 15.4s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb Calculated | 116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 283Nm/t190lb-ft/ton Calculated | 240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,020km634mi Calculated | 1,100km684mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,968cc120cu in | 1,968cc120cu in |
| Length | 4,268mm168in | 4,578mm180in |
| Width | 1,790mm70in | 1,799mm71in |
| Height | 1,482mm58in | 1,515mm60in |
| Wheelbase | 2,626mm103in | 2,630mm104in |
| Front track | 1,550mm61in | 1,546mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,521mm60in | 1,517mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 133mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 605L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,270L | 1,620L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 55L |
| CO2 emissions | 129g/km | 124g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 3,500-4,000 rpm | 1,750-3,250 rpm | 4,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 7.1 s | 7.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 7.5 s | 7.8 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 29.4 s | 35.9 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph Likely limited | 219 km/h 136 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.8 s | 6.9 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 10.1 s | 10.3 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 13.0 s | 13.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 15.4 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 153 km/h 95 mph | 150 km/h 93 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW |
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 1,341 kg 2,956 lb |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 1,584 kg 3,492 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 219 km/h 136 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 7.5 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 7.8 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 1,020 km 634 mi |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 1,100 km 684 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.5 s | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 184 hp 137 kW | 7.8 s | 219 km/h 136 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI |
| 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI |
| 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 7.5 s |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | 7.8 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTD 2.0 TDI | VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 184 hp 137 kW | 184 hp 137 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 7.5 s | 7.8 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 240 km/h149 mph Restricted 230 km/h143 mph | 219 km/h 136 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,341 kg 2,956 lb | 1,584 kg 3,492 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 4.9 L/100 km 48.0 mpg US 57.6 mpg UK | 5.0 L/100 km 47.0 mpg US 56.5 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,020 km 634 mi | 1,100 km 684 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 129 g/km | 124 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 605 L 21.4 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 137 hp/t 102 kW/t 7.3 kg/hp | 116 hp/t 87 kW/t 8.6 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI | Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK | 5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 8.58 LC100 km | 8.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 13.80 LC100 mi | 14.08 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 735 L194 US gal162 UK gal | 750 L198 US gal165 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,286 LC/year | 1,313 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTD 2.0 TDI
- Is 243 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
- Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
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
Cons
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
- Has 80 km (49 mi) more estimated range
- Has 225 L more trunk volume
- Emits 5 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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