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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 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) · Facelift 2017

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    222 km/h
    138 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    97 hp/t
    73 kW/t
    10.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.8 L/100 km
    130.7 mpg US
    156.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    2,222 km
    1,381 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
84.2s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
37.4s
Calculated
55.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.8L/100 km130.7mpg US156.9mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
97hp/t73kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
162Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,222km1,381mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,578mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,484mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
272L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
55L
CO2 emissions-
127g/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 GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.4 s
55.0 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 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 (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,555 kg
3,428 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
207 km/h
129 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 1.3 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: 3.1 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
2,222 km
1,381 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
207 km/h
129 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 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)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSI
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
1.8 L/100 km
130.7 mpg US
156.9 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,484 mm
58.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
2,222 km
1,381 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
-
127 g/km
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
97 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption1.8 L/100 km130.7 mpg US156.9 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km3.15 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi5.07 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used270 L71 US gal59 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost472.50 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 1,100 km (683 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 333 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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