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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) · Facelift 2017

R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    216 hp/t
    161 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    343 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp

  • Lightest
    1,431 kg
    3,155 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hpVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,438kg3,170lb
1,431kg3,155lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,960kg4,321lb
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
57.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
264Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
688km427mi
Calculated
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,263mm168in
4,276mm168in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,465mm58in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,626mm103in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,541mm61in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
128mm5in
Trunk volume
343L
343L
Max trunk volume
1,233L
1,233L
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 TSI 310 hpVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp5,500-6,500 rpm2,000-5,400 rpm6,750 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hpVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
16.8 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
179 km/h
111 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 TSI310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp: 10 hp (7 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 TSI310 hp
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
380 Nm
280 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 TSI310 hp
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
1,431 kg
3,155 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 TSI310 hp
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
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 TSI310 hp5.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp5.1 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 TSI310 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp and Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hp: 0.7 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)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)Facelift 2017R 2.0 TSI310 hp
688 km
427 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
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 TSI310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 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 TSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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 (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 TSI310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp 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 TSI310 hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.1 s
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.1 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 TSI310 hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 TSI310 hpVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI300 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,438 kg
3,170 lb
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
Fuel consumption
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
688 km
427 mi
753 km
468 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) Facelift 2017 R 2.0 TSI 310 hpVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 300 hp
Consumption8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.00 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.53 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,100 LC/year1,916 LC/year

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