Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

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

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    212 hp/t
    158 kW/t
    4.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,518kg3,347lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
52.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
212hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
264Nm/t176lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,586mm181in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
126mm5in
Trunk volume
343L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
55L

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 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
14.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
400 Nm
295 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
1,518 kg
3,347 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017R 2.0 TSI4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI4.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
764 km
475 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
4.8 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 2017R 2.0 TSI
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 2017R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,518 kg
3,347 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,263 mm
167.8 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,586 mm
180.6 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
764 km
475 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
212 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 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 R 2.0 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 58 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 km (7 mi) more estimated range

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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