Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)
Car comparison
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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GTI 2.0 TSI
Comparison overview
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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.5 s
- Fastest top speed244 km/h152 mph
- Most powerful220 hp164 kW
- Highest torque350 Nm258 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight166 hp/t124 kW/t6.0 kg/hp
- Lowest highway consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
- Best estimated range781 km485 mi
- Largest trunk380 L
- Best overall score63/100
- Best performance score58/100
- Best economy score90/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
- Lightest1,280 kg2,822 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 220hp164kW | 200hp149kW |
| Torque | 350Nm258lb-ft | 320Nm236lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,325kg2,921lb | 1,280kg2,822lb |
| Gross weight | 1,840kg4,057lb | 1,780kg3,924lb |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.8s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph Calculated | 75.7s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.5s | 6.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 24.0s Calculated | 26.6s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.2s Calculated | 6.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK | 6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK | 7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated | 14.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 156hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton Calculated | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 781km485mi Calculated | 645km401mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 1,984cc121cu in | 1,984cc121cu in |
| Length | 4,268mm168in | 4,067mm160in |
| Width | 1,799mm71in | 1,751mm69in |
| Height | 1,442mm57in | 1,438mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,631mm104in | 2,549mm100in |
| Front track | 1,538mm61in | 1,522mm60in |
| Rear track | 1,516mm60in | 1,496mm59in |
| Ground clearance | 133mm5in | 143mm6in |
| Trunk volume | 380L | 305L |
| Max trunk volume | 1,270L | 1,079L |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 50L | 40L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
- Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 4,500-6,200 rpm | 1,500-4,400 rpm | 6,450 rpm |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 4,900-6,000 rpm | 1,500-4,350 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.2 s | 6.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.5 s | 6.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 24.0 s | 26.6 s |
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.5 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.6 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 14.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 162 km/h 101 mph | 158 km/h 98 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 220 hp 164 kW |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW |
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI has 20 hp more than Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI.
The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI: 20 hp (15 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 1,325 kg 2,921 lb |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 1,280 kg 2,822 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)GTI 2.0 TSI | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 238 km/h 148 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 6.5 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.7 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI: 0.2 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)GTI 2.0 TSI | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 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)GTI 2.0 TSI | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 781 km 485 mi |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 645 km 401 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 220 hp 164 kW | 6.5 s | 244 km/h 152 mph |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 200 hp 149 kW | 6.7 s | 238 km/h 148 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)GTI 2.0 TSI |
| 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI |
| 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 6.5 s |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | 6.7 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)GTI 2.0 TSI | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK |
| VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)GTI 2.0 TSI | VolkswagenPolo VIGTI 2.0 TSI | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 220 hp 164 kW | 200 hp 149 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 350 Nm 258 lb-ft | 320 Nm 236 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.5 s | 6.7 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 244 km/h 152 mph | 238 km/h 148 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,325 kg 2,921 lb | 1,280 kg 2,822 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 6.4 L/100 km 36.8 mpg US 44.1 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km 37.9 mpg US 45.6 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 781 km 485 mi | 645 km 401 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 380 L 13.4 cu ft | 305 L 10.8 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp | 156 hp/t 117 kW/t 6.4 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI | Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK | 6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 11.20 LC100 km | 10.85 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 18.02 LC100 mi | 17.46 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 960 L254 US gal211 UK gal | 930 L246 US gal205 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,680 LC/year | 1,628 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) GTI 2.0 TSI
- Has 20 hp more
- Has 30 Nm more
- Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 136 km (85 mi) more estimated range
- Has 75 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
Volkswagen Polo VI GTI 2.0 TSI
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
Pros
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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