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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant

1.4 TSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Fastest top speed
    218 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,293 kg
    2,851 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    980 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
150hp112kW
180hp134kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,293kg2,851lb
1,462kg3,223lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,040kg4,497lb
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
76.3s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
39.3s
Calculated
36.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.2s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
821km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,798cc110cu in
Length
4,562mm180in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,481mm58in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,629mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
175mm7in
Trunk volume
605L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
157g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.2 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
39.3 s
36.3 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.8 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 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 Variant1.4 TSI
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 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 Variant1.4 TSI8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI: 0.8 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 Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: 1.6 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 Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
980 km
609 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.6 s
218 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 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 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
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 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 Variant1.4 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 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 Variant1.4 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 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 Variant1.4 TSI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII Variant1.4 TSIVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
217 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,293 kg
2,851 lb
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,567 mm
179.8 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
980 km
609 mi
821 km
510 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
157 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km11.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi18.87 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,759 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant 1.4 TSI

  • Is 169 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 159 km (99 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 39 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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