Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 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)

GTE 1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccHybridFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    1.5 L/100 km
    156.8 mpg US
    188.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    35 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    2,667 km
    1,657 mi
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best economy score
    100/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,524kg3,360lb
1,278kg2,818lb
Gross weight
2,020kg4,453lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
83.4s99% target: 220 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
76.0s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
37.1s
Calculated
39.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
1.5L/100 km156.8mpg US188.3mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
98hp/t73kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
117hp/t88kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
2,667km1,657mi
Calculated
926km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,395cc85cu in
Length
4,270mm168in
4,562mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,457mm57in
1,481mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,635mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
272L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,162L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
40L
50L
CO2 emissions
35g/km
123g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,600-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
37.1 s
39.2 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 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
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
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)GTE 1.4 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 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)GTE 1.4 TSI
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1,278 kg
2,818 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)GTE 1.4 TSI
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 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)GTE 1.4 TSI7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI8.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 1.0 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)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 3.9 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)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
2,667 km
1,657 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
926 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.6 s
222 km/h
138 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 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)GTE 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
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
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

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)GTE 1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) 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)GTE 1.4 TSI
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
7.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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 (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSI
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
222 km/h
138 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,524 kg
3,360 lb
1,278 kg
2,818 lb
Fuel consumption
1.5 L/100 km
156.8 mpg US
188.3 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
272 L
9.6 cu ft
Length
4,270 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,457 mm
57.4 in
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
Range score
2,667 km
1,657 mi
926 km
575 mi
CO2 score
35 g/km
123 g/km
Trunk score
272 L
9.6 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
98 hp/t
73 kW/t
10.2 kg/hp
117 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI
Consumption1.5 L/100 km156.8 mpg US188.3 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km2.63 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi4.22 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used225 L59 US gal49 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost393.75 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTE 1.4 TSI

  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1,741 km (1,082 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 88 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 246 kg lighter
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 333 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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