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

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 TSI

204 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedVan2015-2019

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 city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
180hp134kW
204hp152kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,462kg3,223lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Gross weight
2,040kg4,497lb
3,200kg7,055lb
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
To 99% top speed
68.9s99% target: 215 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
118.4s99% target: 200 km/h / 124 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
36.3s
Calculated
118.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
97hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
192Nm/t128lb-ft/ton
Calculated
166Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
821km510mi
Calculated
825km512mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,984cc121cu 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
80L
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 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: 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 TSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.3 s
118.7 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
202 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
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
134 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 TSI
204 hp
152 kW

Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI 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 TSI: 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 TSI
350 Nm
258 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 TSI
2,110 kg
4,652 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 TSI
202 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 TSI8.4 s

Although Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI 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 TSI: 0.6 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 TSI
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI and Volkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI: 3.0 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 AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSI
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
VolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 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 TSI
825 km
512 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 TSI
204 hp
152 kW
8.4 s
202 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 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
202 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 TSI
Power
204 hp
152 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
202 km/h
126 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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 TSI
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.4 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 TSI
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20171.8 TSIVolkswagenTransporter (T6)2.0 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
204 hp
152 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.4 s
Top speed
217 km/h
135 mph
202 km/h
126 mph
Lightness
1,462 kg
3,223 lb
2,110 kg
4,652 lb
Fuel consumption
6.7 L/100 km
35.1 mpg US
42.2 mpg UK
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 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
825 km
512 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
97 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSIVolkswagen Transporter (T6) 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.73 LC100 km16.97 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.87 LC100 mi27.32 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,005 L265 US gal221 UK gal1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,759 LC/year2,546 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 1.8 TSI

  • Is 648 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 26 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 TSI

  • Has 24 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 4 km (2 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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