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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

GTD 2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2013-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,377 kg
    3,036 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    134 hp/t
    100 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184hp137kW
184hp137kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,377kg3,036lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
30.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
1,136km706mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,575mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,514mm60in
Ground clearance-
131mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
115g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
30.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI7.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI: 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,190 km
740 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
1,136 km
706 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.9 s
231 km/h
144 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.5 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
7.9 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantGTD 2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.4 L/100 km
53.5 mpg US
64.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 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
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,575 mm
180.1 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
1,136 km
706 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
115 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant GTD 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.4 L/100 km53.5 mpg US64.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km7.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi12.39 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal660 L174 US gal145 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,155 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 54 km (34 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 6 g/km less CO2

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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