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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedWagon / estate2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    216 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,383 kg
    3,049 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    108 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    120 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    44/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,383kg3,049lb
1,555kg3,428lb
Gross weight
1,990kg4,387lb
2,050kg4,519lb
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
To 99% top speed
79.6s99% target: 214 km/h / 133 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 205 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.9s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
42.7s
Calculated
55.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.4s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.5s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t72kW/t44hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
219Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,087km675mi
Calculated
1,122km697mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,567mm180in
4,578mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,620mm103in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,546mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,517mm60in
Ground clearance
140mm6in
-
Trunk volume
605L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions
120g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.4 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.9 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.7 s
55.0 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.9 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.5 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
141 km/h
88 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,555 kg
3,428 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
207 km/h
129 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI8.9 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,087 km
675 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
1,122 km
697 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
216 km/h
134 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
207 km/h
129 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 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
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
207 km/h
129 mph
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
8.9 s
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK
8.9 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 VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDI
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
96 hp/t
72 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII Alltrack2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.9 s
8.9 s
Top speed
216 km/h
134 mph
207 km/h
129 mph
Lightness
1,383 kg
3,049 lb
1,555 kg
3,428 lb
Fuel consumption
4.6 L/100 km
51.1 mpg US
61.4 mpg UK
4.9 L/100 km
48.0 mpg US
57.6 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,578 mm
180.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,087 km
675 mi
1,122 km
697 mi
CO2 score
120 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK4.9 L/100 km48 mpg US57.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.05 LC100 km8.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.96 LC100 mi13.80 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used690 L182 US gal152 UK gal735 L194 US gal162 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,208 LC/year1,286 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Is 172 kg lighter
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

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
  • Largest trunk

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 2.0 TDI

  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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