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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIvsVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

1.8 TSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2018
VS

Volkswagen Transporter (T6)

2.0 TDI

204 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTwin-turboVan2016-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    217 km/h
    135 mph
  • Lightest
    1,462 kg
    3,223 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    92 kW/t
    8.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI

  • Most powerful
    204 hp
    152 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,029 km
    640 mi
  • Largest trunk
    5,800 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
180hp134kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,462kg3,223lb
2,123kg4,680lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
122.7s99% target: 201 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
108.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
1,029km640mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,904mm193in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,904mm75in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,990mm78in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
3,000mm118in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Rear track
1,520mm60in
-
Ground clearance
175mm7in
201mm8in
Trunk volume
605L
-
Max trunk volume
1,620L
5,800L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
55L
70L
CO2 emissions
157g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI4,000 rpm1,400-2,400 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
108.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
133 km/h
83 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI has 24 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: 24 hp (18 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
2,123 kg
4,680 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
217 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
203 km/h
126 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI7.8 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI8.6 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI has more power, Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI: 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
821 km
510 mi
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
1,029 km
640 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.8 s
217 km/h
135 mph
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
204 hp
152 kW
8.6 s
203 km/h
126 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 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
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 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 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
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
203 km/h
126 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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 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
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.6 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
203 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
2,123 kg
4,680 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
2 seats
Trunk
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Length
4,904 mm
193.1 in
Height
1,990 mm
78.3 in
Range score
821 km
510 mi
1,029 km
640 mi
CO2 score
157 g/km
-
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
5,800 L
204.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 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 Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 661 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 209 km (130 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 5,195 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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