Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017 2.0 TDIvsVolkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack · Facelift 2017

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019
VS

Volkswagen Golf VII Variant · Facelift 2017

1.5 TSI ACT

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedWagon / estate2017-2019

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    219 km/h
    136 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    123 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,038 km
    645 mi
  • Largest trunk
    605 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    50/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
184hp137kW
150hp112kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,501kg3,309lb
1,395kg3,075lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
79.1s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
35.3s
Calculated
40.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.4s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
123hp/t91kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
253Nm/t169lb-ft/ton
Calculated
179Nm/t120lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,038km645mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,679mm184in
4,567mm180in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,799mm71in
Height
1,515mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,629mm104in
2,620mm103in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,520mm60in
1,520mm60in
Ground clearance-
140mm6in
Trunk volume
605L
605L
Max trunk volume
1,620L
1,620L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
50L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
118g/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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACTPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.4 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
35.3 s
40.4 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.6 s
16.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
145 km/h
90 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI has 34 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT and Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
1,395 kg
3,075 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 20172.0 TDI
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
218 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT8.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI and Volkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT: 0.9 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 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 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
1,038 km
645 mi
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.8 s
219 km/h
136 mph
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
218 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack 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 AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDI
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
7.8 s
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.7 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 20172.0 TDI
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII AlltrackFacelift 20172.0 TDIVolkswagenGolf VII VariantFacelift 20171.5 TSI ACT
Power
184 hp
137 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,501 kg
3,309 lb
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Length
4,679 mm
184.2 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
1,038 km
645 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
605 L
21.4 cu ft
605 L
21.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
123 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 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 2.0 TDIVolkswagen Golf VII Variant Facelift 2017 1.5 TSI ACT
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII Alltrack Facelift 2017 2.0 TDI

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 76 km (47 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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