Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

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 Polo V (5-DOOR)

GTI 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbo + superchargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • 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
  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    1,190 km
    740 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,377kg3,036lb
1,219kg2,687lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
85.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
29.4s
Calculated
29.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
134hp/t100kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,190km740mi
Calculated
763km474mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,390cc85cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
3,976mm157in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,682mm66in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,468mm97in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,443mm57in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,437mm57in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
204L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
882L
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
109g/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 Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.4 s
29.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
155 km/h
96 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
1,219 kg
2,687 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI6.9 s

Although Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI: 0.6 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 (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDI
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI: 1.7 L/100 km.

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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
763 km
474 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.9 s
229 km/h
142 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 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 (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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.9 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
VolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTD 2.0 TDIVolkswagenPolo V (5-DOOR)GTI 1.4 TSI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,377 kg
3,036 lb
1,219 kg
2,687 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 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
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Length
3,976 mm
156.5 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
1,190 km
740 mi
763 km
474 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
204 L
7.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
134 hp/t
100 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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 Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km10.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi16.62 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal885 L234 US gal195 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,549 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTD 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 428 km (266 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 176 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

Volkswagen Polo V (5-DOOR) GTI 1.4 TSI

  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

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